On the evening of July 16, information from the People's Committee of Minh Luong commune, on the same morning, thunderstorms and heavy rain appeared in the area, affecting many areas such as hamlets 1, 2 Minh Chieng, Minh Thuong and hamlets 1, 2 Minh Ha.
According to a report by the People's Committee of Minh Luong commune, heavy rain caused 2 households to have a landslide on the positive slope overflowing into their houses with a volume of about 30m3 of soil and rock; 5 other households were swept away by soil and rock into their houses.
In addition, 102 bags of paddy and 3 bags of corn were flooded; 4 refrigerators and 3 electric motors were damaged.
Regarding agricultural production, about 42 hectares of rice were flooded, of which about 7 hectares were completely buried.
Regarding transport infrastructure, 4 points of soil, rocks, and mud appeared on National Highway 279, spilling onto the road surface. Nam Liep 3 irrigation project had a broken section of the bridge and sewer about 15m long. The locality has not recorded any casualties.
Not only Minh Luong commune, heavy rain lasting from the night of July 15 to July 16 also caused many damages in other localities.
According to Nam Xe Commune People's Committee, floods have swept away 10 buffaloes of 3 households. Production damage is still being reviewed due to widespread rain. At Km50+300 on National Highway 279, a landslide occurred, and the construction unit is mobilizing machinery to overcome it.
In Pung Luong commune, Na Sai bridge collapsed, the bridge deck was broken, the bridge abutment was seriously eroded, the bridgehead was broken; the railing was destroyed, and the steel structure was deformed. Tu Tren bridge was also eroded in the abutment base and taluy slope, posing a risk of unsafety if the rain continues.
Heavy rain for many days also caused landslides on many inter-village roads and Provincial Road 175B. At Km290+250 on National Highway 32, a positive taluy landslide occurred, soil and rocks spilled onto the road surface.
Road management units have arranged forces to guard, regulate traffic and prepare machinery to handle when weather conditions are favorable.
According to Lao Cai Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, from the night of July 16 to July 21, a flood with an amplitude of 2-5m is likely to appear on rivers and streams in the province.
The peak flood water level on the Thao River at Lao Cai station and Yen Bai station is likely to reach alarm level 1 to alarm level 2; on small rivers and streams, the peak flood may be at alarm level 1, alarm level 2 and above alarm level 2.
The meteorological agency warns that rising river water levels can cause flooding in low-lying areas along rivers and streams.
The risk of flooding is also forecast in some areas of Cam Duong ward; Muong Khuong, Luc Yen, Muong Lai, Phuc Loi, Tan Linh, Yen Binh, Tran Yen communes; and Yen Bai, Au Lau, Nam Cuong and Van Phu wards.
In addition, there is a high risk of flash floods and landslides on small rivers and streams; landslides in hillside areas, traffic taluys and land subsidence in areas with weak soil foundations.
Localities with suspension bridges and underpasses are recommended to strengthen warnings and guide people to ensure safety when crossing during rain and floods.
Lao Cai Provincial Hydrometeorological Station assessed the level of natural disaster risk due to floods at level 1.
Floods and flooding can affect people's lives, traffic, agricultural production, aquaculture, people's lives and socio-economic activities if heavy rain continues to last.
