At least 41 Dead and 9 Missing as Heavy Rain Batters Central Vietnam

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At least 41 people have died after heavy rain and floods hit Vietnam's central region, according to reports

Nine people also remain missing

Over 52,000 homes have been submerged in water and half a million houses and businesses have been left without power. per the BBC

Over 40 people have reportedly died after heavy rains and floods hit Vietnam.

At least 41 people have died and nine people are still missing, according to local media outlet Tuoi Tre and the BBC , citing state media, while more than 52,000 homes have been submerged in water and half a million houses and businesses have been left without power.

The past three days have seen over 60 inches of rain in multiple parts of the central region, per NBC News .

Major highways have also been overcome with flood