"Vietnam's National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said the volume of rainfall in Hue marked the highest ever for a 24-hour period since the country started its record-keeping. The newspaper VNExpress reported that water levels in the Huong and Bo rivers, which flow through Hue, reached 5.25m (17.2 ft) on Monday afternoon, shattering the previous historical high recorded in 2020. As of Tuesday morning, water levels from both rivers have receded, but Hue remains submerged by more than one metre (3.3ft) of water."
"The heavy rain also triggered a massive landslide of red mud on Tuesday morning about 3km (1.9 miles) long in coastal Quang Ngai province, leaving about 1,700 people isolated, authorities said. As of Tuesday, more than 8,600 people in four central provinces were evacuated due to risks from severe flooding and landslides. Heavy flooding has also forced the state-run Vietnam Railways Co"
Vietnam's weather agency recorded its highest 24-hour rainfall in Hue, with parts of Hue and Hoi An receiving more than 1,000 millimetres. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said Hue's 24-hour rainfall was the highest since records began. Water levels in the Huong and Bo rivers rose to 5.25m, exceeding the 2020 high, and Hue remained submerged by more than one metre despite some receding. Authorities stated rain and flooding may last until Friday. Heavy rain triggered a roughly 3km red-mud landslide in Quang Ngai, isolating about 1,700 people. Over 8,600 people were evacuated across four central provinces, with rail services disrupted.
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