On the afternoon of July 29, in an interview with Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Lo Van Doi - Chairman of the People's Committee of Pa Ma Pha Khinh Commune, Quynh Nhai District confirmed that a young girl was swept away by a flood while crossing a stream in the area.
The victim is L.T.V.T (12 years old, residing in Tau Khum village).
Mr. Doi said that earlier that morning, T and her uncle along with her sister went to plant rice in a field more than 1km from their home. Seeing that it was raining, they decided to return home.
When crossing the Huoi La stream in Tau Khum village, a flash flood came quickly and strongly. The uncle and sister went ahead, T followed behind and was suddenly swept away by the flood.
"Currently, the rain has subsided, and the provincial and Quynh Nhai district rescue forces have arrived, coordinating with the commune and about 300 local people to search for the victim. However, as of 6 PM today, the child's whereabouts have not been found.
T's family is very poor, with three siblings, a disabled father, and a chronically ill mother. The child is obedient and very hardworking," the leader added.
Due to the impact of the remnants of storm No. 2, flash floods and landslides occurred in Son La province, resulting in 9 deaths, 1 missing person, and 5 injuries... the total estimated damage is about 315 billion VND.
