Hanoi, Nov. 25 -- Authorities and relevant forces are intensifying efforts to support residents in the Central and Central Highlands regions as historic flooding continues to inflict widespread damage.

According to the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, as of 18:30 on November 24, floods had damaged 1,307ha of aquaculture, more than 117,000ha of crops, and about 82,400ha of rice and vegetables. Over 3.37 million livestock and poultry were killed or swept away, and 202,567 houses were inundated. Landslides disrupted traffic at 12 points along National Highways 20 and 27C, while 15 damaged railway sections between Dong Tac - Phu Hiep and Phu Hiep - Hao Son remain under repair. Initial losses are esti...