A devastating flood struck Lang Nu Village, Phuc Khanh Commune, at 6 a.m. The village, home to 128 residents, was nearly wiped out as debris from a mountain about one kilometer away surged through, burying most of the community under mud. Only 16 people were able to escape unharmed, Tran Trong Thong, Chairman of the Bao Yen District People’s Committee, reported.
By 2 p.m. on Tuesday, rescue teams had recovered 16 bodies and found around 30 survivors, many of them injured. The remote location of the village, with cut-off transportation routes and broken communication systems, made rescue operations extremely difficult.
Located about 80 kilometers from the Sa Pa tourist area, Phuc Khanh Commune is an additional 40 kilometers from Bao Yen District’s center. The district has deployed approximately 100 police officers, soldiers, and local militia to search for the missing, but ongoing landslides forced them to halt operations after nightfall. Additional support is expected from provincial authorities and Military Region 2.
Lao Cai Province People’s Committee Chairman, Trinh Xuan Truong, said that current efforts are focused on treating the injured, locating the missing, managing the deceased, and stabilizing life for the affected residents.
As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority reported 127 deaths and 54 missing across northern provinces, not including those in Bao Yen District, due to flooding and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi. Lao Cai Province has been the hardest hit, with 38 deaths and 13 people still missing.
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Sa Pa, a picturesque town in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, is renowned for its stunning terraced rice fields, misty mountains, and vibrant ethnic culture. Nestled in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, it sits at an elevation of around 1,500 meters, offering cool weather and breathtaking views year-round. Home to diverse ethnic groups such as the Hmong and Dao, Sa Pa is a popular destination for trekking, cultural exploration, and experiencing the beauty of Vietnam’s rural highlands. Its proximity to the towering Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Indochina, adds to its appeal as an adventurous getaway.
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Source: Vietnam Insider