Son La exerts efforts to address disaster consequences, stabilise people’s lives

Representatives from the Vietnam Dyke and Disaster Management Authority held a working session on July 28 with the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Son La province to address the aftermath of recent natural disasters.

The Vietnam Dyke and Disaster Management Authority holds a working session with the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment.

From July 25 to the morning of July 27, heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in the province, causing significant human and asset damage. The disaster claimed five deaths, left one missing, and damaged 143 houses. Landslides occurred along two national highways, and two provincial roads, leading to traffic disruptions. In addition, seven suspension bridges were washed away by floodwater; 32 irrigation works damaged; and over 130 hectares of rice fields, fruit trees, and vegetables, and more than 2,650 livestock and poultry heads affected.

Immediately after the flash floods occurred, the provincial People's Committee directed local authorities to implement the "four on-the-spot" approach. Task forces led by the committee’s Chairman and Vice Chairman came to directly oversee rescue and disaster recovery efforts. Localities focused on visiting and supporting affected families, repairing damaged houses, clearing blocked roads, cleaning up the environment, and stabilising daily life and agricultural production.

At the meeting, representatives of the Vietnam Dyke and Disaster Management Authority acknowledged disaster response efforts made by local authorities. Given the increasingly complex weather patterns, they urged localities to maintain close coordination, proactively prepare response plans, and review vulnerable areas to evacuate residents out of high-risk zones.

On this occasion, the authority donated 1,000 boxes of instant noodles, sponsored by ACECOOK Vietnam Joint Stock Company, to residents in disaster-affected areas.

The Vietnam Dyke and Disaster Management Authority delivers aid to flood-affected residents in Son La province.

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