Vietnam floods and landslides kill at least 90 in a week

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A recent video captured the dramatic rescue of a man by drone amid severe flooding in Vietnam, where relentless rains have led to widespread devastation. The floods have particularly impacted coastal cities and key agricultural regions, resulting in significant loss of life and property.

Severe flooding in Vietnam has resulted in at least 90 fatalities and 12 individuals reported missing, following days of relentless rain that have inundated large areas of the country and triggered landslides. The coastal regions and key agricultural areas have been particularly hard hit, leading to widespread destruction and prompting evacuations.

The death toll from severe flooding in Vietnam has reached 90, with an additional 12 individuals reported missing, according to the environment ministry. The flooding has been exacerbated by relentless rain and landslides, particularly affecting the mountainous central province of Dak Lak and popular holiday destinations since late October.

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