Vietnam Flood Deaths Rise as New Storm Tracks Toward Coast

The death toll in Vietnam from last week’s record-breaking downpours has climbed to 37 as another powerful storm bears down on the country’s coast and floodwaters rise again in some tourism hubs.

The national weather agency warned that river levels are rising rapidly and there is a risk of further flooding in the historic city of Hue, which saw more than 1,700 millimeters (5.6 feet) of rain within 24 hours last week, just short of the global record. More heavy rain is forecast from Quang Tri to Danang, with some areas expecting over 600mm, the bureau said.