At least 5 killed as flash floods and landslides devastate Lai Châu and Lào Cai in northern Vietnam

"At least five people have died after torrential monsoon rainfall triggered flash floods and

landslides affecting Lai Châu and Lào Cai provinces in northern Vietnam. The People’s Committee of Lai Chau Province declared a state of emergency as flooding destroyed homes, washed out sections of major highways, and caused significant agricultural losses. Heavy rainfall is forecast across northern mountainous and midland regions through July 19 as rescue and relief efforts continue." W