As of 5pm on October 8, heavy rains triggered by the aftermath of Typhoon Matmo had inundated and damaged nearly 22,600 ha of rice and crops, killed or swept away hundreds of thousands of livestock and poultry, and flooded close to 17,000 houses.

Amidst devastation and loss, the prompt appearance of public security officers and soldiers, quietly sharing in hardships, has become an anchor for flood-affected communities.

Tropical Storm No. 3 and its aftermath have brought torrential rains and widespread flooding to many localities across northern and north-central Viet Nam, severely damaging agricultural production, housing, and personal property.