Police probe dam releases in Vietnam’s Dak Lak, where historic floods killed 113
Vietnam News 18:31 20/12/2025Historic floods that struck Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, late last month left 113 people dead and caused massive damage, provincial authorities said, adding that the Ministry of Public Security is investigating whether the discharge of the Song Ba Ha hydropower plant was conducted properly.
Hydropower dams lower water levels as Vietnam braces for storm Koto
Vietnam News 16:46 26/11/2025Provinces across Vietnam’s Central Highlands and south-central coast began lowering reservoir levels on Tuesday to prepare for storm Koto, as authorities continue recovering from last week’s devastating floods.
Northern Vietnam hydropower dam collapse causes $1.9mn in damage
Vietnam News 13:38 08/10/2025The Bac Khe 1 hydropower dam in Tan Tien Commune, Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam collapsed on Tuesday following heavy rains brought by storm Matmo, the 11th to hit the East Vietnam Sea in 2025, causing an estimated VND50 billion (US$1.9 million) in damage.
Hydropower dam becomes annual fishing ground in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:58 01/10/2019Plenty of fish migrating upstream become trapped upon reaching the dam, transforming this part of the river into a populated fishing ground
