Viet Nam, Flooding, Lansdslide, and Wind in Northern Province

Floods, and Landslides, have been reported in parts of northern Vietnam. Reports indicate that at least 2 people have died, and more than 60 homes have been damaged. Impacted areas include Ha Giang, Ha Gian, Yen Bai, Vinh Phuc, and Dien Bien Provinces. The Vietnam Disaster Management Authority (DMA) reported Flooding and landslides in northern parts of the country from 11 to 14 September 2020. A landslide in Ha Giang province on 11-12 September buried a house, killing one person. DMA reported over 60 houses were flooding in the province, along with around 10 hectares of rice crops. In a 24 hours period to 12 September, several areas of Ha Gian recorded more than 130 mm of rain, including Vi Thuong (157mm), Vi Xuyen (131mm) and Thai An (152mm). Flood damage was also reported in Yen Bai. Thac Ba in Yen Bai recorded 103 mm of rain in 24 hours to 14 September. Meanwhile in Dien Bien Province a massive mudflow blocked parts of a National Highway in Dien Bien District, causing major traffic disruption.