Thousands of homes underwater after floods hit Vietnam

People riding on a boat and walking through a flooded area of Hue city, central Vietnam, on Nov 15, 2023. — AFP

HANOI (AFP): The ancient Vietnamese city of Hue, a world heritage site popular with tourists, was underwater Wednesday (Nov 15) after heavy rain flooded thousands of homes and blocked highways.

Pictures on state media showed residents navigating flooded streets in boats, while homes and cars were partially submerged.

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