Central Vietnam Coast Hit by Stormy Weather, Fishing Boat Sinks, Residents Evacuated
A fishing boat moored in the coastal area of Thuan An City, Hue, Vietnam, capsized due to high waves and strong winds associated with an approaching low-pressure system. Authorities are conducting rescue operations and evacuating residents, while fishing activities have been temporarily suspended.
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