Informing reporters, Mr. Do Van Tru - Chairman of Son La City People's Committee said: "Currently, the rain has stopped, but many roads are still flooded quite deeply, the forces of natural disaster prevention and search and rescue is standing by at deeply flooded and critical points to ensure people's safety.
Fortunately, no human damage has been recorded, but floodwaters and mud poured in, significantly affecting people's houses."
Colonel Nguyen Khac Ngoc, Head of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, Provincial Police, informed: "In the night, when there was prolonged heavy rain and flooding in many places, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department unit mobilized 60 people. CBCS, divided into 3 groups to support the people.
According to Colonel Ngoc, the fire and rescue police force has 100 troops on standby, sending forces to inspect and grasp the situation of floods in the areas, promptly supporting people.
The Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Son La City and communes and wards announces weather information on the loudspeaker system of cultural houses of communes and villages so that households can proactively prevent and respond. According to the motto "4 on the spot", helping households affected by flooding and at risk of landslides move their property, ensuring the safety of life and property for the people.
Along with that, the army and traffic police sent forces to direct traffic and support households in handling arising situations.
Updated at 10 a.m. on the same day, the leader of Son La City People's Committee said that the flood water had basically receded, and on the roads, people could now travel.
Some pictures of overcoming rain and floods:
