Record flooding hits Vietnam city, eight killed in north

Record flooding in Thái Nguyên, Vietnam, has led to at least eight fatalities, stranding tens of thousands and causing widespread destruction across the region.

• Severe flooding in Thái Nguyên city, Vietnam, submerged streets and trapped residents, with water levels reaching the tops of cars and rooftops.
• The government reported at least eight deaths this week due to the floods, which were exacerbated by heavy rainfall linked to a tropical cyclone.
• Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as flash floods and landslides caused significant damage in northern provinces, including the capital, Hanoi.