As the situation fully stabilizes, we’ve also taken a moment to look back with our Danang team, who share how the past days highlighted the resilience and warmth that make Central Vietnam unforgettable.
This live article is to inform you about the current weather situation in Central Vietnam, particularly in Hue and Hoi An, which are currently affected by heavy rainfall and flooding caused by prolonged rain from upstream areas and water discharge from hydroelectric dams.
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November 7th, 2025
Summary
- Typhoon Kalmaegi (Storm No. 13) has now weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland.
- In Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An, weather conditions have returned to sunshine and stability, allowing all major tourist sites to operate normally.
- River levels in Hue and Hoi An continue to fall and are expected to drop below alert levels by November 8, marking a complete return to normal conditions across the region.
Weather & Forecast
- In Hue, Hoi An, and Da Nang, rain and wind decreased overnight (November 6), and this morning the region is experiencing clear skies and sunshine.
- No rainfall was recorded this morning, and sightseeing activities have resumed as usual.
- Forecasts indicate that water levels in rivers will continue to fall by the afternoon of November 8, allowing all activities to return to normal fully between November 8 and 15.
- The coming week is expected to bring dry, sunny, and pleasant weather across these locations
The map below indicates the path of Typhoon Kalmaegi. Hue, Danang, and Hoi An lie beyond the areas most impacted.
Transportation Update – Vietnam Railways
Several train routes have been temporarily suspended for safety:
- SE7/SE8 departing from Hanoi and Saigon on November 8–9 – cancelled
- SE21/SE22 departing from Danang and Saigon on November 8–9 – cancelled
- SE3 departing Hanoi on November 7 will terminate at Da Nang (service suspended between Da Nang and Saigon).
- SE4 departing Saigon on November 7 will operate only from Danang to Hanoi on November 8 (the Da Nang–Saigon segment will be cancelled).
All other rail, road, and flight connections in Central Vietnam remain normal.
Current Situation
Hue
All major attractions are open and welcoming visitors, including:
- Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Conical Hat and Incense-making villages
- Le Ba Dang Memory Gallery and My Lam Pagoda
- Transfers between Hue City, Hue Airport, and Da Nang/Hoi An continue as usual.
- Rural roads in some low-lying areas remain muddy, but cleanup is progressing quickly.
Hoi An
Most tourist sites and activities have resumed, including:
- Ancient Town
- Farming Life tour
- Basket Boat tour and home-hosted meals at Mr. Vu’s house (Cam Thanh)
- Tra Que Village, An Farm, Lantern-Making Workshops, and My Son Sanctuary
- Streets Bach Dang and Nguyen Thai Hoc, including the Tan Ky Ancient House, remain lightly flooded today (November 7) but are expected to be cleaned and reopened by November 9.
- Sites still closed until November 9 include:
- Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Kim Bong Carpentry Village, Triem Tay Village, and Duy Vinh Village
- Thu Bon River boat tours, Cam Ha fish market, and An Luong fish port
- An Bang Beach
- Cam Thanh Fishing Tour is expected to resume on November 9.
November 6th, 2025
Summary
Central Vietnam continues to enjoy pleasant and stable weather conditions. The skies remain clear with bright sunshine across Hue, Danang, and Hoi An, allowing all tourism activities to operate normally.
According to the latest forecasts, Tropical Storm Kalmaegi (Typhoon No. 13) is approaching Vietnam. While Hue, Danang, and Hoi An are not in the storm’s direct path, these areas may still experience heavy rain from the evening of November 6 to 7. Easia Travel teams are monitoring updates closely and will provide timely information if conditions change.
November 5th, 2025
Summary
Central Vietnam enjoys a stretch of pleasant weather and normal travel conditions. All major tourist sites in Hue, Hoi An, and Danang are open and welcoming visitors. Local authorities and communities continue maintaining and cleaning areas previously affected by floods to ensure safe and comfortable travel experiences.
According to the latest forecasts, Typhoon Kalmaegi is approaching Vietnam. While Hue, Danang, and Hoi An are not in the storm’s direct path, these areas may still experience heavy rain on November 6–7. Easia Travel teams are monitoring updates closely and will provide timely information if conditions change.
November 4th, 2025
Summary
- Travel activities across Central Vietnam have resumed under mostly sunny and dry weather.
- Hue and Hoi An have largely recovered, with major attractions reopening and only a few rural and river-based programs still on hold for safety.
- Local authorities and residents continue cleanup and restoration efforts to fully welcome back visitors.
Weather & Forecast
- Weather conditions have improved significantly across Central Vietnam, with sunny and dry weather in Hue and Hoi An this morning.
- Light scattered rain may occur in some areas, but overall conditions are stable and favourable for travel.
- Floodwaters have mostly receded, and normal operations are resuming in most destinations.
Current Situation
Hue
- Floodwater has completely receded from the city centre. Streets that were previously submerged are now dry and accessible.
- From 4th November, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center officially reopened major heritage sites, including: Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs, Incense- and Conical Hat-making villages, Thien Mu Pagoda, Le Ba Dang Memory Gallery, My Lam Pagoda
- Transfers between Hue City, Hue Airport, and Da Nang/Hoi An are now operating normally.
- The Perfume River remains at a high level, and several low-lying areas around the city’s outskirts are still muddy and partially flooded.
- For safety reasons, rural and riverside tours remain suspended, including:
- Biking tours in Thuy Bieu Village
- Bao Vinh Ancient Village
- Tam Giang and Chuon Lagoon tours
- Perfume River boat trips
- Phuoc Tich Ancient Village
- Thanh Toan covered bridge
- Lan Vien Co Tich Garden House remains under renovation and is expected to reopen on November 6.
Hoi An
- Floodwaters have continued to recede, and locals are actively cleaning streets and shopfronts.
- Streets where water has drained are now open, with most shops and cafés resuming normal operations.
- Reopened sites (from November 4–5):
- Hoi An Ancient Town (Tran Phu Street, Japanese Bridge, Quan Thang Ancient House)
- Farming Life tour (Mr Hoang’s house – Cam Thanh)
- Tra Que Village
- An Farm
- Lantern-Making Workshops
- Still closed (November 4–5):
- Craft villages (Cam Thanh Fishing Tour, Thanh Ha Pottery, Kim Bong Carpentry, Triem Tay, Duy Vinh – Ms Lac’s House)
- Thu Bon River boat tours, Cam Ha fish market, An Luong fish port
- Streets: Nguyen Thai Hoc, Bach Dang, and Nguyen Phuc Chu (opposite the Japanese Bridge) – still muddy and unsafe for walking
- My Son Sanctuary and An Bang Beach
- The majority of hotels in Hoi An have resumed operations and are welcoming guests again.
November 3rd, 2025
Summary
The flooding situation in Central Vietnam has worsened again due to renewed heavy rain.
- In Hue, water levels have risen sharply, forcing the closure of major heritage sites and flooding parts of the city centre.
- In Hoi An, floodwaters have returned to the Ancient Town, prompting another temporary closure of key sites.
- Despite localised disruptions, Da Nang remains unaffected, and National Highway 1A between Hue and Hoi An remains open.
- Local authorities and residents continue to work actively on cleanup and safety measures, closely monitoring conditions to ensure travellers’ safety and to prepare for reopening once the water recedes.
Weather & Forecast
- The weather situation in Central Vietnam, particularly in Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An, has become complicated again due to renewed heavy rainfall. Continuous downpours since last night (November 2) have caused river levels to rise again, particularly along the Perfume River in Hue and the Thu Bon River in Hoi An.
- According to forecasts, heavy rain is expected to persist until November 4, with high water levels likely to continue in the coming days.
Current Situation
Hue
- After briefly reopening on October 30, the Hue Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs closed again from November 2, as water levels on the Perfume River rose significantly overnight.
- Heavy rain this morning (November 3) caused rapid water accumulation in both northern and southern parts of the city; several streets in the city centre and hotel areas are flooded.
- Low-lying and riverside areas remain deeply flooded, including Bao Vinh Ancient Village, Thuy Bieu Village, Hue biking routes, My Lam Pagoda, Chuon, Tam Giang Lagoon, and Phuoc Tich Ancient Village.
- Despite localised flooding, National Highway 1A between Hue and Danang/Hoi An remains open, allowing travellers to continue moving southward.
Hoi An
- During November 1–2, local authorities and residents worked intensively to clean the Ancient Town and prepare for reopening.
- However, renewed heavy rain from late November 2, has caused river levels to rise again this morning. The water continues to rise slowly, and flooding has returned.
- Most tourist sites have been closed again from today (November 3), including:
- Craft villages (Cam Thanh – Fishing & Farming Life, Thanh Ha Pottery, Kim Bong Carpentry, Triem Tay, Duy Vinh).
- Thu Bon River boat tours, Cam Ha fish market, An Luong fish port.
- Historical sites and old houses within the Ancient Town.
- Streets: Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Bach Dang, and Nguyen Phuc Chu (near the Japanese Bridge).
- My Son Sanctuary and An Bang Beach.
- Still open and operating normally:
- High-ground areas within the Ancient Town: Phan Chau Trinh, Tran Hung Dao, Ly Thuong Kiet, and Tan An.
- Tra Que Village, An Farm, and Lantern-Making Workshops.
Danang
- All attractions and hotels continue to operate normally.
October 31st, 2025
Summary
Floodwaters have receded across Central Vietnam. Hue has reopened its major heritage sites, while Hoi An remains in the cleanup stage with plans to reopen most areas by November 2.
Weather & Forecast
- Weather conditions have improved significantly across Central Vietnam.
- This morning, Hue, Danang, and Hoi An saw clear skies and mild sunshine, followed by light rain in the afternoon.
- Floodwaters have largely receded, and cleanup operations are actively taking place in most affected areas.
Current Situation
Hue:
- The Imperial Citadel, Tomb of Tu Duc, and Tomb of Khai Dinh have reopened to visitors.
- Several sites and activities remain temporarily closed due to flood damage or ongoing cleanup, including Lan Vien Co Tich garden houses, Bao Vinh Ancient Village , Thuy Bieu Village, biking routes in Hue, My Lam Pagoda, Chuon and Tam Giang Lagoon, and Phuoc Tich Ancient Village.
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Hoi An:
- Approximately 70% of floodwater has receded, and most of the Ancient Town is now dry except for some low-lying areas near the Japanese Bridge, where shallow water remains.
- Tourist sites in the Ancient Town are still closed as cleanup continues.
- Surrounding countryside (Cam Thanh, Thanh Ha, etc.) remain muddy and slippery, and local authorities are actively clearing debris.
- Tra Que Village, An Farm, and Lantern-Making Workshops are open and operating normally.
- Based on current progress, Hoi An is expected to reopen most sites to visitors from November 2.
October 30th, 2025
Summary
Floodwaters are gradually receding in both Hue and Hoi An. Most tourist sites remain closed as cleanup continues, with a partial reopening expected from November 1 to 2, provided weather conditions remain stable. Travel operations in Danang continue as normal.
Weather & Forecast
- Weather conditions in Central Vietnam are beginning to improve.
- In Hue, water levels are slowly receding but remain high. Several streets and low-lying areas near the city centre are still flooded.
- In Hoi An, water has started to recede since early morning after reaching its highest level last night. If conditions remain stable, water levels are expected to drop by 1–1.5 meters within the next 24 hours.
- Rain is easing across the region, and further improvement is expected from October 31 onward.
Current Situation
- Airports in Hue and Danang remain open with no flight disruptions reported.
- SE9 and SE10 train services are cancelled from October 30 to November 2 due to flooding impacts along the Central line. Other train lines, including the SE3 service from Hanoi, continue to operate normally.
Hue:
- Floodwater is gradually decreasing, though several streets and riverside areas remain submerged.
- All tourist sites, including the Imperial Citadel, remain closed today. Cleanup operations are expected to take at least two more days before reopening (estimated around November 1–2).
- River-related activities such as the Perfume River boat ride and Tam Giang–Chuon Lagoon tours remain suspended due to high water levels.
Hoi An:
- Most tourist sites and countryside experiences remain closed and are expected to remain so until at least November 2.
- Closed sites include the craft villages (Cam Thanh, Thanh Ha, Kim Bong, Duy Vinh), Thu Bon River cruises, and streets near the Japanese Bridge (Bach Dang and Nguyen Phuc Chu).
- If water levels continue to drop, visiting Ancient Town along the main streets and the Japanese Bridge area may resume from November 1 or 2.
- Outside the Ancient Town, sites such as Tra Que Village and An Farm remain accessible.
- Danang remains unaffected, with all attractions and hotels operating normally.
October 29th, 2025
Weather & Forecast
- Heavy rain continues across Central Vietnam.
- In Hue, the Perfume River’s water level, which had briefly dropped overnight, is now rising again due to ongoing rainfall, especially in mountainous areas.
- In Hoi An, river levels decreased slightly early this morning but are increasing again, expected to exceed previous levels by 0.2–0.3 m.
Current Situation
- Airports in Hue and Da Nang remain open, with no flight disruptions reported.
- In both Hue and Hoi An, flooding persists and most main tourist sites remain closed.
- Water levels are still high, and movement in low-lying and riverside areas remains restricted.
- Most hotels and resorts located on higher ground continue to operate normally.
October 28th, 2025
Weather & Forecast
- River levels remain high in both Hue and Hoi An, with several areas in and around the cities experiencing temporary flooding.
- Water levels are gradually receding, but will stay high over the next 12–24 hours
- Flooding continues to affect low-lying and riverside areas, with a risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas.
- The situation is expected to gradually improve after October 30 as rainfall decreases.
Current Situation
- Airports in Hue and Da Nang remain open, and no flights have been cancelled at this stage.
- Most beachfront and higher-ground hotels remain unaffected and accessible.
Hue:
- Hue Imperial Citadel, tombs are currently closed.
- Other sites, such as Bao Vinh Ancient Town, the wooden pedestrian bridge, and the Thanh Toan covered bridge, are heavily flooded, making access and sightseeing difficult.
Hoi An:
- Several areas, including parts of the Ancient Town, countryside routes, and pottery villages, are flooded.
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