Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Hoang Nghia Hieu directed the evacuation of Ky Son residents from the dangerous area that very night.

The flash flood completely washed away 14 houses, severely flooded 100 houses, caused landslides in 19 houses, swept away 2 cars, and submerged 10 cars in mud. The Muong Xen - Tay Son route had 4 severely damaged points that were impassable. National Highway 7 had 10 severe landslides. The flash flood also swept away a 4-month-old baby in Son Ha village (Ta Ca commune). In the photo: the working group continued to inspect the flash flood affected areas. Photo: Tien Dong

The Ky Son District Political Center is one of the locations that suffered the most from the flash flood. Photo: Tien Dong

Many households hastily abandoned their homes and belongings to escape the flood. Photo: Tien Dong

Ms. Ngan Thi Tam, 71 years old, residing in Hoa Son village, Ta Ca commune, was lucky to escape to higher ground this morning when the flood swept away soil and rocks. Although there were no casualties, her house was severely damaged. Photo: Tien Dong

Ms. Kha Thi May, residing in Hoa Son village, Ta Ca commune, was also lucky to be able to take her children to higher ground. Comrade Hoang Nghia Hieu directed Ky Son district to evacuate all people from dangerous areas, absolutely not leaving anyone in areas at risk of flash floods, because the current flood situation is very unpredictable. Photo: Tien Dong