August 04, 2018 | 21:47 (GMT+7)
Armed forces support people in flood-hit areas
PANO - Landslides triggered by prolonged downpours killed a local resident on August 3 in Xin Chai village, Mu Sang commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province.
The same day, landsides also killed two people and left seven missing and two others injured in Vang Ma Chai and Dao San communes.
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Flash floods washed away a person in Ban Ho commune, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province.
Immediately, local forces, including military units, were mobilized to rescue the victims and search for missing people. In Cao Bang province, heavy rains flooded three communes ofTruong Ha, Quy Quan, Na Sac and Xuan Hoa town in Ha Quang district.
The water level is up to one meter deep. Accordingly, 468 troops were deployed there to help local people overcome the flood consequences in the provinces of Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Hoa Binh, and Cao Bang.
In Hanoi, the water level in the Bui river is decreasing, but many households in Chuong My district are still submerged. Hundreds of troops were mobilized to support needy people in urgent situations.
Translated by Lam Anh