Greenhouses and net houses in Vietnam's D'ran Commune, a major agricultural hub located over 30 km east of resort town Da Lat, were flattened following a flash flood at the end of November. The disaster left debris scattered across the commune and caused losses exceeding VND130 billion (US$4.93 million).
Prolonged heavy rains on Nov. 16-21 across south-central Vietnam triggered the flooding, which submerged and eroded approximately 1,320 hectares of agricultural land. The devastation extended beyond farmland, with the floods sweeping away production materials and destroying 15 homes in residential areas.
Vegetable and flower farms were torn apart, with plants and debris carried by the floodwaters, piling up against steel structures. One greenhouse was completely crushed, leaving only a twisted steel frame and exposed electrical system.
The area was a high-tech agricultural hub. It boasted over 3,000 hectares of vegetable cultivation, including more than 1,880 hectares utilizing advanced farming methods and 320 hectares dedicated to greenhouses and net houses. A chrysanthemum greenhouse was swept away by floodwaters, damaging structural beams and electrical systems inside.
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