Commend and spread the brave action of Village Chief Mua A Thi who saved 90 people from the flash flood disaster

In the early morning of August 1, 2025, a serious flash flood and landslide hit Hang Pu Xi village, Xa Dung commune, Dien Bien province. The flash flood, along with soil and rocks, flooded down, submerging the entire area.

That night, Village Chief Mua A Thi (26 years old) bravely rushed into the flood, called for people to flee, carried the elderly to safety, and saved the entire Hang Pu Xi village from disaster. Thanks to the timely warning and decisive action of Village Chief Mua A Thi, 90 people in the dangerous area escaped, only 5 houses were severely damaged, the rest were buried.

In response to the brave, decisive, daring to think, daring to do, and daring to take responsibility actions of Chief Mua A Thi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and the People's Committee of Dien Bien province to immediately report on August 4, 2025, and submit to competent authorities to have appropriate and worthy regimes, policies, and forms of commendation and reward for Chief Mua A Thi.

At the same time, the Prime Minister requested all levels and sectors to learn from the brave and selfless example of Chief Mua A Thi for the community; and press and media agencies to spread good deeds for the lives and peaceful and happy lives of the people.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also requested the Chairmen of the People's Committees of the provinces to review all schools, hospitals, and medical stations in areas affected by the recent floods, and report to the Prime Minister on August 5, 2025 on repair and recovery plans, ensuring treatment for people and education for children preparing for the new school year./.