Natural disasters in Vietnam have caused an estimated 97 trillion Vietnamese dong (about $3.86 billion) in economic losses so far this year, Vietnam News Agency reported on Thursday, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

According to the ministry, Vietnam experienced 21 storms and tropical depressions over the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing the previous record of 20 in 2017, leaving 409 people dead or missing in total.

The authorities warn of continued risks of flash floods and landslides, particularly in central provinces, as more heavy rainfall has been forecast this month.