Northern Việt Nam ravaged by landslides amidst torrential rains

14/08/2024 09:54

Torrential rains over the past few days have triggered landslides across several northern provinces, including Lai Châu, Lào Cai, and Yên Bái.

HÀ NỘI — The recent torrential rains have caused widespread landslides across several northern provinces, including Lai Châu, Lào Cai, and Yên Bái. The following photos capture the severity of the situation.

Heavy rainfall has caused tonnes of earth and rock to cascade onto Provincial Road 128 in Lai Châu Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Quý Trung
Although the rain has ceased, the potential for landslides persists on Provincial Road 128 in Lai Châu Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Quý Trung
Although the rain has ceased, the potential for landslides remains on Provincial Road 128 in Lai Châu Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Quý Trung
Emergency road repairs are underway after a landslide at km 80+600 on National Highway 279 in Lào Cai Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Ninh
A passage has been cleared after a landslide blocked the road in Lào Cai Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Ninh
Approximately 1,000 cubic metres of earth and rocks have collapsed at 11 locations along rural roads in Văn Yên District, Yên Bái Province. — VNA/VNS Photo
A landslide has cut off a road in Văn Yên District, Yên Bái Province. — VNA/VNS Photo
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