Floods, whirlwinds kill 3 children in northern Vietnam
Floods and severe weather between July 31 and Aug. 2 left three children dead, one adult injured, and caused widespread damage across some localities in northern Vietnam.
Three children in northern Vietnam were tragically killed after being swept away by flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Son La Province on Aug. 1. The victims, aged 3, 5, and 14, were riding on a motorbike when they were caught in the floodwaters. Their abandoned motorbike was found lodged against a roadside barrier, prompting a large-scale search involving over 125 police officers, militia members, local officials, and residents.
The youngest child was recovered downstream after an overnight search. In Lao Cai Province, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds over the weekend injured one person, affected 13 houses, and led to the evacuation of 30 households due to landslides and flooding. Local authorities have deployed emergency forces to assist residents, assess damage, and help restore daily life.
The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority has maintained round-the-clock monitoring of weather conditions and natural disasters, providing forecast updates to local authorities to support disaster response.
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