Storm Etau triggers dangerous weather events throughout the country

15:59 12/11/2020

Many areas nationwide have been left submerged in floodwater due to spells of heavy rain triggered by Storm Etau, while the central region has continued to suffer from a series of deadly landslides.

Heavy rain over the past few days has led to landslides on many roads heading towards the mountainous districts in the central province of Quang Ngai.

Landslides serve to cause great difficult for local people attempting to travel on roads in Vinh Kim commune of Vinh Thanh district in the south-central province of Binh Dinh.

The administration of Binh Dinh province inspect landslide sites in order to devise relevant solutions to help ease traffic for local residents.

Residents utilise boats as they travel in Hoi An city. The use of such vessels is done in order to get on with normal life amid rising floodwater.

Authorities in Hoi An city in Quang Nam province erect barriers and warning signs in an attempt to prevent residents and vehicles from accessing flood-prone areas.

Many areas throughout Quang Dien district in Hue city have been flooded again, with thousands of local people being evacuated to safe areas.

Due to upstream flooding and spells of torrential downpours caused by Storm Etau, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has been left submerged in a metre of water.