Vietnam floods leave dozens dead

The death toll from severe flooding in Vietnam, triggered by a tropical storm, has risen to about 90.



Officials say tropical storm Mirinae caused widespread damage in central provinces when it struck on Monday.



According to local reports, hundreds of houses were destroyed and tens of thousands of people stranded by floodwaters.



Some two thousand soldiers have since been sent to help with the rescue effort.



Disaster officials say information is still coming in from isolated areas and the death toll could rise.