Rains in central Vietnam leave 91 deaths, 11 missing

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In Vietnam, concern is growing over devastating floods that have already left more than 90 dead and caused enormous economic losses. Our correspondent in China, Bruno Falci, brings us more details. teleSUR

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00:00And in Vietnam, concern is growing over devastating floods that have already left more than 90 dead and caused enormous economic losses.

00:06Our correspondent in China, Bruno Falsi, has the details.

00:10Hello to the companions of Telesur and the audience watching us in this transmission.

00:16I am in Beijing now to report that the racial rains in central Vietnam have left 91 people dead and 11 missing,

00:26in addition to more than 235,000 flooded homes.

00:32This is according to official reports.

00:36The region, a major producer of coffee and rice, face estimated economic loss of $380 million.

00:45Local authorities have deployed helicopters and rescue teams to deliver food, water, and clothing to the worst affected areas,

00:57while hospitals are working to treat injuries and prevent disease outbreaks.

01:05Recent satellite images show that several rivers remain at critical levels, with a risk of further floating.

01:14In the hardest-hit areas of central Vietnam, experts warn that extreme events like this reflect the region's growing vulnerability

01:27to intense weather phenomena, like the global warming.

01:33With this news, we return with you in the studios in La Habana, Cuba.

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