The death toll from the devastating floods in Vietnam rose to 13, according to the latest report by the authorities, who point out that the fate of 11 residents is unknown.

Torrential rains have flooded much of central Vietnam, including historic cities Hue and Hoi An which have been included in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites.

More than 116,000 homes and 50,000 acres of crops have been floodedwhich caused major damage to the road and rail network, as well as power outages, according to the disaster management service.

Forecasters warn that heavy rain will continue until late Saturday.

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