Viet Nam, Flood in several Provinces

Flood affected several provinces in Viet Nam. Based on the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control report, the flood submerged many sites in Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Dien Bien, Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Lai Chau, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Binh Thuan and An Giang Provinces. The incident has caused for 1 death, 1 missing and 4 injured. A total of 214 houses were damaged, where half of it came from Ha Giang Province (104). Additionally, 579 others were reportedly inundated. The flood also damaged at least 1,639 ha of paddy fields and crops. 78 ha of fisheries area were also affected. The local authority has put persistent effort to help the flood victims. 27 families were evacuated and relocated to the safer places. Hundreds of personnel were also mobilised to respond the situation. As of 9 July, the flood has caused 8 death (Thai Nguyen 4, Ha Giang 2, Dien Bien 2, Hoa Binh 1) and 2 missing. Another 132 houses were damaged and 93 other inundated. The local authority also relocated 26 houses.