[1] The rainfall, which began October 30, was the heaviest in 24 years, a state meteorological official told the Vietnam News Agency,[2] and were the worst floods in Hanoi since 1984.

[9] Food prices, especially those of meat and vegetables, reached exorbitant highs in the city, as the rains ruined many crops.

[9] Schools were closed on November 3,[10] and damage in Hanoi exceeded 3 trillion Vietnamese đồng ($US 177 million).

[11] Elsewhere in Vietnam, 10 people, including 4 children were killed in Nghệ An Province from the floods.

[16] The heavy rains affected southern parts of the People's Republic of China as well, causing mudslides and floods, and killing a total of 34 there.