The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Vietnam’s central region has risen to 55. The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority reported today that 13 people are still missing. The floods submerged nearly 80,000 hectares of rice and other crops, and killed or swept away more than 3.2 million poultry and livestock. Over 28,400 houses remain inundated, while 946 others have been damaged. The authority said, the economic losses are estimated at about 358 million U.S. dollars. Power has been restored for most affected areas, with around 75,000 households still without electricity.