At least four people were killed and four others remain missing after a flash flood struck a mountainous village in northern Vietnam. The disaster followed several days of heavy rainfall in Lai Chau province. Rescue efforts are continuing as authorities assess the damage.
According to the Vietnam News Agency, the flash flood hit Muong Than village early on Friday. Seven people were also injured in the incident. Images released by state media showed floodwaters, mud, rocks, and fallen logs covering roads and surrounding areas.
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Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread landslides and flash floods across northern Vietnam since Wednesday. According to the government’s disaster management agency, the severe weather has damaged roads, power grids, and hundreds of homes. Floodwaters have also submerged around 238 hectares of agricultural land.
Vietnam regularly experiences destructive storms and flooding during its rainy season, which typically lasts from July to September. Authorities continue to monitor weather conditions as rainfall intensifies across the region. Emergency teams have been deployed to assist affected communities.
Officials have warned that additional rainfall could worsen the situation in vulnerable mountainous areas. Therefore, local authorities remain on high alert for further flash floods and landslides. Residents in high-risk locations have been advised to take necessary precautions.
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Government data show that natural disasters, mainly floods, claimed 489 lives across Vietnam last year. The latest disaster highlights the country’s continuing vulnerability to extreme weather events during the annual monsoon season.
Forecasters expect several northern provinces to receive up to 250 millimetres of rainfall on Saturday. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant as rescue operations continue and the risk of further flooding remains high.