Over the past 18 hours, rainfall of 20–60 mm was recorded across Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa provinces, with some locations exceeding 100 mm, including Song Hinh 4 (127.2 mm) and Dai Lanh (103.6 mm).

Rainfall of 40–80 mm is expected across Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa on November 21, with some areas likely to receive more than 150 mm. On November 22, rainfall is forecast at 30–60 mm, with isolated areas exceeding 100 mm. By November 23, rain is expected to ease in Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa but persist in Da Nang and Quang Ngai.

Water levels on rivers from Thua Thien-Hue to Khanh Hoa have begun to recede, except the Krong Ana River in Dak Lak, which remains above alert level 3. The Ba River is expected to fall below alert levels at key stations later on November 21, while the Krong Ana River will continue rising slowly.

In Gia Lai, the Kon River is above alert level 2 but is forecast to fall by the evening of November 21. In Khanh Hoa, the Dinh Ninh Hoa River stays above alert level 3, just 18 cm below its historic 1986 peak.

Meteorologists warned that flooding is likely to persist in parts of Gia Lai, Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa provinces, while areas from Hue to Khanh Hoa face a very high risk of flashfloods and landslides due to prolonged, intense rainfall that has saturated the soil.

Authorities advised residents in high-risk zones to evacuate when detecting warning signs such as ground cracking, unusual vibrations, falling rocks or rapidly rising muddy water; and to avoid crossing flooded areas, mountain roads, streams or landslide-prone slopes.

In response to the critical situation, the Government activated high-level emergency measures. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who was paying an official visit to Algeria, chaired an urgent online meeting on November 20, ordering the full mobilisation of resources for search and rescue and demanding immediate nighttime access to isolated areas.

Armed forces, including the military, border guard, and coast guard, together with local militia have been deployed at maximum capacity to deliver supplies, evacuate residents, and ensure safety in heavily flooded zones.

The Ministry of National Defence directed regional commands to reinforce rescue operations with specialised vehicles, boats, trucks, and to stand ready to deploy helicopters when necessary.

Public Security forces are working around the clock to patrol, control traffic, handle landslides, and support evacuations from dangerous areas. The Ministry of Public Security issued an urgent directive focusing manpower on Khanh Hoa Dak Lak and Gia Lai, requiring rapid access to all isolated locations.

On the ground, local authorities, medical teams, firefighting units, and volunteers are distributing food, drinking water, and medicine, while setting up temporary shelters. However, persistent heavy rain and ongoing landslides continue to hinder access to remote highland villages.

The central government has ordered the use of contingency funds and emergency budget advances. It has also requested the provinces to proactively secure personnel, supplies, and equipment. Severed traffic routes are being assessed and prioritised for reopening to deliver relief to the most affected communities.

Floods leave 41 dead in Vietnam, affected localities in need of supplies

VOV.VN - Over the past days, subsequent floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have taken their heavy toll on Central Vietnam, leaving 41 dead and nine missing, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.