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Devastating Floods Strike Vietnam in October 2010

Prolonged rainfall in Vietnam caused severe flooding in multiple provinces, resulting in casualties, property damage, and disrupted infrastructure. Southern China also faced torrential rain, exacerbating the situation. The floods triggered landslides, destroyed crops, and cut off vital services. This report covers the impact of the flooding in the border areas between China and Vietnam.

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Devastating Floods Strike Vietnam in October 2010

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  1. FLOODS IN VIETNAM October 1-5, 2010 Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction, University of North Carolina, USA

  2. LOCATION

  3. At least 30 casualties were reported in Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang and Lai Chau provinces after prolonged rainfall and flooding.

  4. The casualties and property damage from flooding in the Vietnamese area bordering China was a consequence of torrential rain that hit southern China

  5. Heavy rains that began on Friday, October 1, swelled local rivers and streams, triggered landslides and floods that cut off roads, telecommunications and power supply in some areas, and destroyed fields of rice, corn and cassava.

  6. FLOODING: VIETNAM

  7. HANOI: OCTOBER 5, 2010

  8. FLOODING

  9. FLOOD WATERS DESTROY BRIDGE

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