Severe Storms Continue To Impact Central & Central Highlands Vietnam

In 2025, the East Sea has already recorded 14 storms and 5 tropical depressions, higher than the average of recent years. Several storms — Kajiki, Ragasa, Bualoi, Matmo, and Kalmaegi — appeared in close succession, moving rapidly with strong intensity and showing unusual trajectories: early-season impacts on Central Vietnam, and late-season effects still reaching the North and South-Central regions.

Many areas were hit repeatedly — storm after storm, flood after flood — along with flash floods and landslides. Key infrastructure such as roads, power systems, dikes, reservoirs, and agricultural zones suffered significant damage.

The heavy rainfall from November 15–21 caused extensive losses across the South Central Coast and Central Highlands:

• 82,100 ha of rice and crops damaged or submerged.

• 117,000 ha of perennial crops severely affected.

• 3.3 million livestock and poultry lost.

• 1,150 ha of aquaculture destroyed.

Dak Lak was the most heavily impacted province, with widespread agricultural losses across multiple sectors, including 63,000 hectares of rice, 117,000 hectares of perennial crops, 3.2 million livestock and 1,000 hectares of aquaculture swept away by floods.

Recommendations for the Coming Weeks.

To minimize risks from upcoming storm systems, the meteorological agency and agricultural authorities recommend:

Closely monitor official weather updates, especially during the late rainy–early dry season transition.

Reinforce farming areas and livestock shelters in locations prone to flash floods or landslides.

Prioritize early harvest for crops reaching maturity to avoid further losses from renewed heavy rainfall.

Assess soil and water conditions after flooding, as changes in pH and nutrient balance can increase disease pressure.

Agricultural businesses and suppliers should proactively adjust logistics plans to avoid periods of severe weather disruptions.

Our Message of Support.

We extend our heartfelt thoughts to all communities affected by recent floods.

Wishing farmers and local households a swift recovery, stable livelihoods, and a safer production season ahead.

With timely support from local authorities and cooperation across the community, we hope the impacted regions will soon regain stability and rebuild stronger than before.