Vietnam recorded 217 deaths due to natural disasters and fires and explosions in the first 11 months of this year, according to the latest data from the General Statistics Office (GSO). Natural disasters killed 129 people, injured 208 others, ruined 98,200 hectares of rice and other plants, and damaged 70,351 houses in January-November. The total economic loss was estimated at VND6.1 trillion ($262.9 million). Meanwhile, fires and explosions claimed the lives of 88 people, injured 160 others, and caused a total property loss of VND1.2 trillion between January and November. (GSO, GSO)
