On the morning of August 7, speaking with a reporter from Lao Động Newspaper, Mr. Trần Cao Cường - Secretary of the Mường Chà District Party Committee stated that the flood that occurred early this morning has caused landslides and localized flooding on National Highway 12, temporarily disrupting traffic.
“There were some households that were flooded, and some properties were swept away, but fortunately, there were no casualties. At present, the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue has deployed forces to assist the people in coping with the aftermath, relocating properties. Additionally, they have coordinated with the Department of Transportation to divert traffic and make every effort to reopen National Highway 12” - Mr. Cường added.
According to Mr. Trần Quang Huy - Deputy General Director of Road Construction Joint Stock Company 226, the flood caused landslides, resulting in localized flooding approximately 100m on National Highway 12 (from Km118+650), temporarily disrupting traffic from 2:30 am on August 7.
“At present, we have set up warning signs, diverted traffic, and mobilized people and vehicles to clear the mud and soil, and restore the flow of water. We aim to reopen the road and restore traffic on National Highway 12 by this morning” - Mr. Huy added.
