At least 10 people have died and five more are missing as a result of flooding caused by Typhoon Matmo in Vietnam. Rescue teams continue to evacuate residents from flooded areas and deliver humanitarian aid, reports the
Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a TV BRICS partner.
It is noted that at least seven others were injured. Meteorologists have warned that the threat of further flooding remains in the provinces of Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, and Lang Son in the coming days.
Hundreds of public servants, members of youth organisations and volunteers have been mobilised to assist in the aftermath. They are clearing debris, removing mud from streets and helping to restore schools, medical facilities, and residential buildings. Local authorities have deployed excavators and municipal equipment to speed up recovery work.
According to the authorities of Cao Bang province, more than 7,500 houses have been damaged or flooded, while over 5,000 hectares of farmland are under water. Thirteen schools have been destroyed, and 17 sections of roads, 145 rural routes, and 23 bridges have been submerged. Irrigation and water supply facilities, as well as two medical centres, have also been damaged.
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep said at a government meeting on the aftermath of Typhoon Matmo that since the beginning of 2025, natural disasters across the country have claimed 238 lives, with dozens of people still missing and more than 367 injured.
Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh stated that Matmo was among the most devastating natural disasters in recent years. He noted that in 2025, the damage caused by natural disasters amounted to around 2 per cent of GDP, compared with approximately 0.4 per cent in 2024.
Typhoon Matmo
made landfall in China on 5 October, prompting the evacuation of more than 370,000 people in the southern part of the country, before moving on to Vietnam. Last week, Vietnam also suffered severe flooding caused by Typhoon Bualoi, which resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people.
Vietnam’s measures to combat the impact of typhoons align with the BRICS countries’ strategic goals for reducing disaster risks. As stated in paragraph 122 of the
final declaration adopted at the Rio de Janeiro summit, the leaders of the member states agreed to cooperate in developing climate-resilient infrastructure.
Photo: Chu Hieu /
VNA
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