Vietnam Orders Evacuations Amidst Heavy Rains and Flood Risks
Vietnam's government has ordered residents to proactively evacuate from areas at risk of deep flooding, flash floods, and landslides due to a tropical depression. The warning is particularly strong for the northern and north-central regions.
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