Hanoi, Nov. 21 -- Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) on November 21 announced continued suspension of multiple passenger services departing from Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, as widespread flooding in the south-central region persists.

According to the corporation, trains SE6/SE5 and SE8/SE7 running between HCM City and Hanoi, along with SE22/SE21 operating between HCM City and Da Nang, have been cancelled on November 21. Rail services had already been heavily disrupted in recent days as prolonged downpours inundated many sections of the North-South route.

VNR said infrastructure workers remain on duty around the clock at vulnerable locations to monitor water levels, inspect track conditions and handle incidents to ensure absolut...