Vietnam Central Region Faces Torrential Rain Warning Due to Strong Cold Spell, Rainfall Exceeding 700mm in Some Areas
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Vietnam Central Region Faces Torrential Rain Warning Due to Strong Cold Spell, Rainfall Exceeding 700mm in Some Areas

Vietnam's central region is bracing for widespread heavy rainfall from November 8-11 due to a strong cold spell. Areas including Hue, Da Nang, and eastern Quang Ngai could see localized rainfall exceeding 700mm, raising concerns about floods and landslides.

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