Heavy floods caused heavy damage in Lao Cai province

According to the report of the Lao Cai Provincial Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control, on May 16, Lao Cai province continued to be damaged by floods and floods in many localities.

Overcoming consequences after the flood passes. (Photo: Bui Thanh Hai / VNA ).

In Bao Yen district, local heavy rains have caused landslides and landslides in 6 households living in Cam Cui commune, causing the entire house and property to be completely damaged. Thankfully, the landslide happened in the daytime, so the households could run away. The landslide caused a serious injury and killed a buffalo.

Also due to heavy rains, rock and soil landslides in 2 households residing in Bao Ha commune, causing a house collapse and causing some houses to be seriously damaged. In Kim Son commune, a person went to check rice fields in the fields, while crossing the stream, the flash flood was swept away but was discovered early and rescued.

In Bac Ha district, prolonged heavy rains caused landslides in a household living in Khoi Bang village, Bao Nhai commune, causing heavy damage to houses and property. Four households in the village have to move quickly because of the risk of further landslides.

Preliminary calculation from May 15 to May 16, all over Lao Cai province, there were 9 more houses collapsed because of heavy rain. Due to the rainy day, the updating of data in localities is difficult, not enough statistics, especially in the area of ​​rice fields and crops.

Lao Cai Provincial Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control is on duty 24 hours a day to receive reporting information to the Provincial People's Committee.

According to Luu Minh Hai, Deputy Director of Lao Cai Meteorological Center , on the night of May 16, Lao Cai province continued to suffer from a cold wave coming down from the North, causing heavy rain and thunderstorms. Currently the water level in the rivers and streams in the province is increasing, causing a flood on all rivers and streams.