As of 2:00 p.m. on August 1, the water level on the Ma River continued to rise rapidly. The water level at Xa Da Hydrological Station at 2:00 p.m. on August 1 was at 28,370cm, 220cm above alert level 3.
It is forecasted that from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today (August 1), the water level of the Ma River at the Xa La hydrological station is likely to reach 28,450cm, 300cm higher than alert level 3.
Rising river water levels can cause flooding in low-lying areas along the river.
Due to the impact of heavy rain in recent days, some areas such as Muong Hung, Chieng Khoong, Chieng Khuong, Chieng So, Huoi Mot, Bo Sinh, Nam Ty, Muong Lam, Song Ma, Muong Lan, Sop Cop, Pung Banh are at high risk of flooding.
There is a high risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides in steep hillsides and slopes of traffic routes; land subsidence in areas with poor soil structure in the province.
Localities with suspension bridges and culverts over small rivers and streams need to warn people to pay attention when traveling during heavy rains and floods. Warning level 2 flood risk.
The water level on rivers and streams is at a high level, so there is a high risk of landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, along rivers, destroying bridges, culverts, and traffic routes in rivers and streams.
Floods, flash floods, landslides affect human life, aquaculture, agricultural production, people's lives and socio-economic activities.
In response to the unusual developments of natural disasters, the People's Committee of Son La province has issued a Decision to declare a natural disaster emergency to respond to heavy rain, flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence in July and early August 2025 in the communes of Bo Sinh, Chieng So, Huoi Mot, Muong Lam, Nam Lau, Nam Ty, Song Ma, Muong Lan, Chieng Khoong, Chieng Khuong, Sop Cop, Tan Yen, Mai Son, Son La province.
The Son La Provincial Civil Defense Command has established a Forward Command Department at the Area 2 - Song Ma Defense Command, headed by Mr. Nguyen Thanh Cong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
The Forward Command Department is responsible for organizing the command and operation of forces and means to participate in storm and flood prevention, search and rescue in the assigned area.
Proactively deploy response plans to natural disasters and incidents according to the risk level and approved plan. Direct the evacuation of residents from dangerous areas; organize emergency relief, medical care and ensure the lives of people in disaster areas.
At the same time, organize the search and rescue of people and property that are missing or isolated by natural disasters and floods. Mobilize forces and vehicles on site to coordinate with armed forces, health workers, police, border guards, etc. to promptly respond to emergency situations.
Direct and coordinate to overcome the consequences of natural disasters, restore essential infrastructure systems and support people to stabilize their lives and production.
According to the reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, floods have caused flooding, isolating 15 villages in Muong Hung, Chieng Khoong, Chieng Khuong, Chieng So, Huoi Mot, Bo Sinh, Nam Ty, Muong Lam, Song Ma, Muong Lan, Sop Cop, Pung Banh communes.
Nearly 50 households had to be urgently evacuated to a safe place. Currently, local authorities and functional forces are continuing to review to continue evacuating other households to safe places.
