Vietnam's south-central region has endured its worst flooding in half a century after relentless rains battered the area from November 16-22, 2025. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting confirmed this week that rainfall levels shattered all historical records since modern measurements began.
🚨 Entire neighborhoods now resemble rivers, with rescue teams using boats to evacuate residents. Over 12,000 homes have been damaged, and critical infrastructure like bridges and power lines lies submerged. Local authorities report at least 47 fatalities as search operations continue.
🌧️ 'This isn't normal monsoon rain – it's climate change writing its fury across our landscapes,' said Dr. Lê Minh Hải, a Hanoi-based environmental scientist. The disaster comes just three months after Vietnam pledged $15 billion for climate resilience programs at the 2025 ASEAN Summit.
💻 Tech-savvy volunteers are coordinating relief efforts through TikTok and Telegram, while e-commerce platforms like Shopee Vietnam have launched real-time donation drives. The government has activated emergency protocols last used during the 2020 COVID-19 crisis.
