As of 5pm on October 8, heavy rains triggered by the aftermath of Typhoon Matmo had inundated and damaged nearly 22,600 ha of rice and crops, killed or swept away hundreds of thousands of livestock and poultry, and flooded close to 17,000 houses.

A rapid succession of powerful storms, torrential rains, and flash floods has created what Vietnamese officials are calling a “compound disaster,” causing widespread devastation and underscoring the urgent need for long-term climate resilience strategies.

VOV.VN - The Air Defense – Air Force Service on October 8 deployed three helicopters to urgently deliver relief supplies to residents in northern Lang Son province where many areas have been completely isolated by severe flooding.

VOV.VN - Persistent heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Matmo, combined with discharge from upstream hydropower dams, has caused river levels across Northern Vietnam to surge swiftly in recent days, triggering serious risks of widespread flooding and landslides, especially in low-lying and mountainous regions.

VOV.VN - Heavy downpours triggered by Typhoon Matmo's circulation battered several northern localities on October 7, including Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Thai Nguyen, and Tuyen Quang.

VOV.VN - Heavy overnight rain, triggered by the circulation of Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11 in the East Sea), drenched Hanoi and continued into the early hours of October 7, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Prolonged flooding caused by typhoon Bualoi, heavy rain, and water discharge from hydroelectric dams has inundated large areas of peach and kumquat cultivation along the Red River in Hanoi, dealing a heavy blow to the business ahead of the lunar New Year festival (Tet).

VOV.VN - From now until the end of 2025, the number of storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea is expected to be higher than the multi-year average, while cold air fronts are forecast to increase in both intensity and frequency from October, earlier than usual, according to the Department of Hydrometeorology.

VOV.VN - In the spirit of solidarity and mutual support, on October 3 at the Government Office headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with Government leaders and staff of the Government Office, donated at least one day’s salary each to support people affected by recent storms and floods.

VOV.VN - Floods, landslides and thunderstorms unleashed by Typhoon Bualoi wreaked havoc across provinces from the northern mountainous areas to central Vietnam on September 30, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.