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Vietnam is once again on high alert as Storm Koto looms off the south-central coast
While the storm itself is expected to weaken
The real threat lies in the intense rain it brings

With already saturated soil and fragile terrain
Even moderate rainfall could cause severe flooding and deadly landslides
Regions from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa are expected to receive up to 180mm of rain
And more rain is forecast to follow in the north

Just weeks after devastating floods claimed 98 lives
Vietnam faces yet another potential disaster

Stay tuned for real-time updates and safety alerts
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00:00Vietnam is bracing for another disaster.
00:02And this time, the ground might give way before the flood does.
00:06A powerful storm named Codo is brewing off the central coast of Vietnam.
00:10It's not just wind and waves.
00:12It's what comes after that has everyone worried.
00:15The storm is expected to weaken, but its impact won't.
00:18Torrential rain is forecast across the south-central region,
00:22from Quang Gai to Duc Lac and Can Hoa.
00:24Some areas could see up to 180 minutes of rain in just 24 hours, and it gets worse.
00:30From Wednesday to Friday, the heaviest rainfall will move north,
00:34with over 250 mil predicted in some areas.
00:37Enough to trigger floods, flash floods, and deadly landslides.
00:41What's scarier?
00:42The ground is already soaked from last month's historic flooding.
00:45That disaster killed 98 people, left 10 missing,
00:49and caused over 540 million dozen damages.
00:52Now, with the soil weakened and rivers rising fast,
00:56even less rain could lead to catastrophic consequences.
00:58Vietnam is on edge, and the next 72 hours could decide everything.
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