Accordingly, at 7:00 p.m. on September 9, in Pho Vay village (Si Lo Lau commune, Phong Tho district), a landslide occurred at the home of Ms. Phan Nu May (born in 1981). Rocks and soil flooded in, half of the house collapsed, killing Ms. May and causing property damage of about 80 million VND.
It is known that Mrs. Phan Nu May's family has 9 members, but at the time of the landslide, Mrs. May's husband and children were not in the house.
Upon receiving the news, Si Lo Lau Border Guard Station sent 15 officers and soldiers to coordinate with local authorities to search for victims and move valuable assets to a safe place.
On the evening of September 9, heavy rains occurred in Lai Chau, causing floodwaters on rivers and streams to rise, posing a risk of landslides. Local authorities and relevant agencies are actively educating and instructing people on safety measures during the rainy season.