Among the three confirmed fatalities were two children in Tia Dinh commune who died in a landslide, while seven people went missing in Xa Dung commune alone, said local authorities.

The floods and landslides have severely disrupted transportation, forced the evacuation of hundreds of households, and left rescue teams struggling to reach remote areas. Many roads have become impassable, with access to some villages only possible on foot.

Bui Xuan Thuc, chairman of the Tia Dinh commune People's Committee, reported that all routes to local villages are currently blocked.

“Rescue operations are underway with all available resources mobilised to search for the missing,” he said.

In Xa Dung commune, landslides continue to obstruct roads, worsening the isolation and significantly hindering rescue efforts. Local authorities are working urgently to reach affected areas before conditions deteriorate further.

According to the Dien Bien Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, rainfall across several locations exceeded 150mm and 190mm over the past 12 hours, including Na Son, Muong Luan, Phi Nhu, Pu Nhi, Hang Lia, and Phinh Giang. Other areas such as Ang Nua, Ang Cang, and Pha Din reported rainfall of between 50mm and 70mm.

Flashfloods submerged large parts of Na Son and Muong Luan communes, completely cutting off access to several villages. Widespread damage has been reported to homes, crops, roads, and irrigation systems.

Emergency response efforts are ongoing across affected areas, with local authorities working to evacuate residents from high-risk zones and restore access where possible.

Meanwhile, in neighbouring Son La province, relentless overnight rain has caused the Nam Ban Stream in Pung Banh commune to overflow, leading to flooding and landslides that have damaged nine homes.

“Our disaster response teams are helping residents relocate from flood-prone areas to safer ground. We’re also ensuring essential supplies, including medical resources, are prepared in case of emergencies,” said Vu Trieu Phu, chairman of the Pung Banh Commune People’s Committee.

As of 7:00 a.m., rainfall levels ranging from 89mm to 132.4mm, were recorded in several communes across Son La, including Pung Banh, Sam Kha, Nam Pam, Hang Chu, and Lang Cheu 4. Authorities have since issued warnings for continued risk of flash floods, landslides, and rockfalls.

Elsewhere, in Thanh Hoa province, prolonged rain over the past two days have triggered serious landslides along the main road connecting Sa Na village to Son and Che Lau villages in Na Meo commune. The landslides have severely disrupted traffic and placed the affected villages at high risk of isolation.

The area, previously identified as landslide-prone following similar events in 2024, has been under close monitoring. The latest downpours have worsened conditions, leaving key roads nearly impassable.

“Immediately after the landslide, our disaster response team was deployed to assess the damage and provide emergency support to over 1,000 at-risk residents,” said Luong Van Thuy, chairman of Na Meo Commune People's Committee.

To ensure public safety, local authorities have cordoned off dangerous areas, installed warning signs, and advised residents to avoid the affected zone. Traffic has been redirected to prevent further casualties.

Rescue and recovery operations are continuing across all affected provinces as weather conditions remain unpredictable.

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