Viet Nam, Flooding, Landslides, and Storms in Lao Cai
Sep 12, 2023 20:00
Sep 13, 2023 18:43
Location
Coordinate:
22.36451891584, 104.1127958519
Administrative:
Lào Cai, Viet Nam
Affected Area:
Lào Cai
Hazard
Main : Flood
Inundated Area (km) = -
Maximum Flood Depth (cm) = -
Secondary : -
Description
According to the report of the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control of Lao Cai province, on the evening of September 12, 2023, heavy rain occurred in Lao Cai province, causing flash floods, landslides, and thunderstorms, leaving 9 people dead and 4 missing
As of reporting, the People's Committee of Lao Cai province recently issued a Decision on declaring a disaster emergency situation.
Lao Cai province also mobilized about 300 people to participate in search and rescue;
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