Hanoi: A new round of floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain in central Vietnam since the weekend has resulted in at least eight fatalities, a government report confirmed on Wednesday. Traders are warning that the severe weather could disrupt the ongoing coffee harvest, which is crucial to the region’s economy.

According to Emirates News Agency, rainfall since Saturday night has exceeded 1,100 millimetres in several parts of central Vietnam. This area is vital for coffee production and is also renowned for its popular beaches. However, the region is highly susceptible to storms and floods, which have been exacerbating the situation.

Farmers in Dak Lak province have managed to pick only 10 percent to 15 percent of their coffee beans, and they require sunlight to properly dry them. The adverse weather conditions are hindering this process, raising concerns about potential impacts on coffee supply.

The fatalities reported include six bus passengers who died in a landslide on Sunday evening while traveling from Da Lat to Nha Trang. Additionally, seven individuals remain missing, with three believed to be buried under a landslide in Danang.

Hundreds of families were evacuated overnight from their flooded homes, as reported by Vietnam News Agency. In Gia Lai province, schools were forced to close on Wednesday, affecting the education of 26,000 students.

In Hoi An, a UNESCO-listed ancient town still recovering from floods two weeks ago, water levels are rising once more, threatening further damage to the historic area.