On the afternoon of July 24, in a quick exchange with Lao Dong Newspaper reporter, Mr. Mua A Song - Secretary of the Party Committee of Chieng Noi commune (Mai Son district) confirmed - early this morning, landslides occurred in Hua Pu village and Pa Hoc village, causing 6 people died and are missing.
According to Mr. Song, at present the bodies of 3 victims have been found, the remaining 3 people are missing. Authorities are actively searching.
As Lao Dong reported, heavy rain early in the morning of the same day caused flooding in many localities in Son La province.
Mr. Do Van Tru - Chairman of Son La City People's Committee said: "Currently, natural disaster prevention and search and rescue forces are standing by at deeply flooded and critical points to ensure people's safety. Very Fortunately, no human damage has been recorded, but floodwaters and mud poured in, significantly affecting houses."
Colonel Nguyen Khac Ngoc, Head of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, Provincial Police, informed that during the night, when there was prolonged heavy rain and flooding in many places, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department unit mobilized 60 officers. , 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.
