Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urges ministries to quickly deliver food and essential supplies to affected people to ensure no one is left hungry, cold, homeless, or without clean water or health care.
The forecast indicates that rainfall in the north-eastern region, including Hà Nội, could range from 100 to 350mm, with some areas receiving between 100 and 150mm from morning to midday on Saturday.
Due to the impact of Typhoon No 2 (Prapiroon) from July 22-31, Sơn La experienced prolonged torrential rain over a wide area which led to flooding, flash floods and landslides.