Central Vietnam inundated after hours of torrential rain
Numerous areas in Da Nang city are inundated by heavy rain Water overflow into many houses in areas of Hoa Khanh and Lien Chieu. Many people spend a sleepless night taking the water out of their homes. Local residents put things up high to avoid damage by floodwater. A hospital in Da Nang is flooded. Power outage hit many areas in Da Nang at around midnight of October 14, and many residents fail to contact local authorities for help as their phones report low batteries. Police and armed forces along with local authorities are dispatched to flooded areas to take the locals to safe places. Many cars and motorbikes are stuck when driving through flooded streets. Traffic police and rescuers work very hard to move vehicles trapped in flooded water. Water levels in the ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site...