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Event Date : 2024-07

Severe Seasonal Flooding in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, 2002

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Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Flood
Disaster-Affected People: 258
Affected Countries/Regions: Viet Nam
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

clean drinking water, non-perishable food, first aid kit, flashlights and batteries, blankets and warm clothing, emergency contact information, portable phone charger, personal hygiene items, whistle for signaling, local maps

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Disaster Overview : In 2002, Vietnam faced severe flooding in the Mekong Delta due to seasonal rains starting in late June. By mid-September, water levels were critically high, impacting provinces like Long An, Dong Thap, and An Giang. The floods caused significant human and property losses, affecting thousands of families.

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