Prolonged heavy rain in Lai Chau province caused the collapse of a house in Khong Lao commune, and at the same time caused landslides to appear on many national highways and provincial roads, threatening traffic safety.
At about 8 am on July 8, a house of a resident in Giao Chan village, Khong Lao commune, Lai Chau province collapsed due to the impact of floods.
According to local people, the house is located quite far from the stream, but the rising floodwaters caused landslides from the rice field area, eating deep into the foundation, causing the project to lose its bearing capacity and collapse. The incident did not cause any casualties.
On the same day, the Traffic Police Department of Lai Chau Provincial Police issued a notice on the traffic order and safety situation in the area.
Due to prolonged heavy rain, many roads are at risk of landslides and flooding, affecting people's travel. On provincial road 132, landslides occurred at Km8+380 and Km14+900 locations. At Km7+300 of Provincial Road 131, there is a risk of taluy landslides.
On National Highway 12, sections from Km26+900 to Km28+350, Km32+500 to Km34+450 and Km89+450 to Km89+900 are determined to be at risk of landslides and falling rocks, potentially causing traffic insecurity.
Faced with the complicated developments of the weather, the Traffic Police force recommends that people be vigilant when traveling through mountainous roads and areas at risk of landslides.
Regularly monitor weather developments and traffic warning information; limit movement through dangerous areas if not really necessary and comply with the directions and traffic diversion of functional forces.
When people detect incidents such as landslides, fallen trees or unsafe situations on the road, they need to immediately notify the nearest functional forces for timely handling.
According to information from the Police of Khong Lao commune, heavy rain is still continuing in the area, with a high risk of flooding and landslides.
Local authorities recommend that people absolutely do not go to rivers and streams to catch fish, collect firewood or go to areas at risk of landslides and flooding to ensure safety for themselves and their families.
Functional forces are monitoring weather developments, strengthening patrols, controls and coordinating to implement measures to ensure traffic safety during the rainy and flood season.
