By September 8, heavy rains had submerged nearly 1,000ha of rice and crops in Chu Prong, Chu Pa, Mang Yang and Is Grai districts in the central highlands province of Gia Lai. Floods also swept away a child and injured five others in Mang Yang district. Many bridges, irrigation systems and roads were damaged, causing a numerous transport problems. Floods also deluged more than 100 houses. The province sent two delegations led by the chairman and vice chairman of the provincial people’s committee, to deal directly with the aftermath of the disaster.

In Tien Giang province, more than 1,630ha of summer crops were destroyed and over 3,700ha others were damaged by the floods.

Constant heavy rain over a week blocked many roads in mountainous areas in the central region, causing severe traffic jams. Local authorities are attempting to clear the roads but traffic jams are still occurring. The prices of essential commodities have also risen and rice prices have increased by VND2,000 per kg.