5 hamlets isolated by floods in Son La

Continuous rain has caused water from upstream to rush violently back into the area, damaging roads connecting the hamlets to other parts of the province. With traffic disrupted, local authorities have provided ropes and alternative means of transportation for local citizens.

Over 2000 residents living along the river have been evacuated from the danger zones. Our latest update from the field shows that local authorities have successfully drained water from important routes and have restored the flow of traffic