Son La rains and floods, leaving 11 people dead and missing

Influence of circulation of typhoon Kujira, last night Son La had very heavy rain. Floods washed away 23 houses, causing 7 deaths and 4 missing people.

Flooding in Son La left 11 people dead and missing

According to the Son La meteorological agency, the rainfall measured from 19h last night to this morning was 219 mm.Flash floods have occurred in Bon Bon and Chieng Pac communes of Thuan Chau district . The floodwaters and heavy mud poured into the night, making people unable to keep up. In particular, in these two communes, 5 people died, 3 were washed away by floods.

Picture 1 of Son La rains and floods, leaving 11 people dead and missing
At Huoi Quang hydropower project, Muong La district, flash floods caused many vehicles to fail.(Photo: Tai Duy).

At Huoi Quang hydropower project, Muong La district, flash floods swept the camp system, buried many means. Flooding caused traffic congestion in Thuan Chau district from 23h last night.

Picture 2 of Son La rains and floods, leaving 11 people dead and missing
Son La city is heavily flooded.