The landslides buried many houses and vehicles, resulting in several dead.

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The local armed force searching for the missing victims

Having been informed about the situation, officers and soldiers of Regiment 877 under the Ha Giang provincial Military Command and the Bac Quang district Military Command coordinated with on-spot forces to rescue people and vehicles in distress, search for the missing and evacuate flood-hit households and households at risk of flooding and landslides to safer places.

According to the latest information from Bac Quang district, as of 4:00 p.m. on September 29, heavy rain and landslides have left two dead, three missing, and six injured. The injured victims were given first aid and treatment at  Bac Quang district General Hospital. According to initial estimates, the total damage was about VND 13.5 billion.

Currently, the local authority has prepared enough food for people and required them to avoid dangerous areas.

Translated by Song Anh