At dawn on August 3, a downpour and flash flood wreaked havoc across Mu Cang Chai with three deaths, seven injured and 13 missing.

The provincial Military Commander, Senior Colonel Pham Hong Chuong, directed the calamity relief efforts. He urged the search and rescue forces to urgently search for those still missing.

Currently, the forces are trying their best to conduct rescue missions and help locals overcome the consequences of the floods in Mu Cang Chai.

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The Yen Bai provincial Military Command’s troops helping local people overcome the consequences of the floods
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Senior Colonel Pham Hong Chuong assisting victims’ families hit by flash floods
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MR2 leaders directing flood relief efforts in Yen Bai
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On-site forces cleaning up local environment
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Flash floods hitting Mu Cang Chai on August 3 morning, causing severe damage to people and property

Translated by Thuy Duong