A pertoleum station stands amid the wade in central Vietnam as heavy rains continue pouring which has killed 21, devastating over 150,000 housese and buildings. [Photo/Xinhua]

HANOI, Vietnam -- The death toll from heavy rains in central Vietnam has risen to 21, with eight people missing.

Floods earlier this month killed 66 people and left 17 missing in Vietnam's central region. Typhoon Megi could add to the misery, with more rains forecast for the region in the coming days.