Heavy rainfall across northern Vietnam has caused widespread flooding, disrupting transportation and damaging agricultural land, officials and state media reported. The downpours, which began earlier this week, have caused several rivers to rise to dangerous levels, submerging thousands of homes and isolating many communities.

According to the disaster prevention department, some areas have received more than 50 centimeters of rain. The worst-affected provinces include Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An, located south of the capital city, Hanoi. These regions, comprising lowland plains and hilly terrain, have seen significant impacts on both residents and infrastructure.

Over 2,000 homes have been flooded, with more than 1,000 households cut off due to blocked transportation routes. In Hanoi, streets were submerged under nearly a meter of water, causing severe traffic disruptions and complicating daily activities such as commuting to work and school.

Agricultural damage has been extensive, with approximately 10,014 hectares of rice paddies and other crops destroyed or affected by the floods. The provinces of Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An reported the highest crop losses. In addition to crop damage, thousands of livestock and poultry perished due to the flooding.

Local authorities continue to monitor river levels and work to address the needs of isolated communities, while residents face ongoing challenges caused by the severe weather conditions.