Flashfloods triggered by overnight torrential rains from August 2 to the morning of August 3 destroyed many houses, construction projects and bridges and ruined large areas of farmland and subsidiary crops in northern Lai Chau province.
According to the VOV, by 10am on August 4, flashfloods and landslides had claimed 6 lives, left 7 people missing and injured 6 in the two communes of Mu Sang and Vang Ma Chai in Phong Tho district of the northern province of Lai Chau.
Against this backdrop, hundreds of police officers and soldiers have been mobilized for rescue missions during the rains, flooding and landslides, as well as for supporting local people in overcoming the consequences.
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| Flashfloods triggered by overnight torrential rains from August 2 to the morning of August 3 destroyed many houses, construction projects and bridges and ruined large areas of farmland and subsidiary crops in northern Lai Chau province. |
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According to the VOV, by 10am on August 4, flashfloods and landslides had claimed 6 lives, left 7 people missing and injured 6 in the two communes of Mu Sang and Vang Ma Chai in Phong Tho district of the northern province of Lai Chau.
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Against this backdrop, hundreds of police officers and soldiers have been mobilized for rescue missions during the rains, flooding and landslides, as well as for supporting local people in overcoming the consequences.
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| The local police force is now working the whole day and night alongside locals to rebuild houses, clear off tons of mud, dirt and rock from roads, with the aim of helping the people soon return to normal life. |
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| Police officers helping locals rebuild houses, clear off tons of mud, dirt and rock from roads, with the aim of helping the people soon return to normal life. |
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| Police officers helping locals rebuild houses, clear off tons of mud, dirt and rock from roads, with the aim of helping the people soon return to normal life. |
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| Police force provide relief aid to flood victims. |
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| Police officers helping locals rebuild houses, clear off tons of mud, dirt and rock from roads, with the aim of helping the people soon return to normal life. |
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| Police officers greatly contribute to recovery efforts, working tirelessly to clear paths to provide relief aid for local people and search for the missing. |
