Vietnam braces for typhoon Khanun after floods

Vietnam braced for typhoon Khanun after floods wreaked havoc in the country’s north and center last week. The floods killed 72 people, the disaster preventions agency said. Last week’s floods left thousands of homes submerged, damaging 22,000 hectares of rice. The government has said it is preparing for typhoon Khanun, which is expected to cause heavy rain in northern and central Vietnam. It has also warned ships and boats to avoid the approaching typhoon. Vietnam is prone to destructive storms and flooding due to its long coastline.