Images of Vietnam flood that has killed at least 18 people
By DW
14 October 2020 |
7:01 am
At least 18 people died and more than a dozen are missing after floods submerged homes in central Vietnam and rough seas capsized fishing boats, authorities said Monday, as another storm threatened fresh downpours.
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