Northern mountainous localities warned of further flash flood and landslide risksVietNamNet Bridge – The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned northern mountainous provinces of the imminent threat of flash floods and landslides. A flooded section of road in Muong Bang Commune in the northern province of Dien Bien’s Tua Chua District. Hanoi is also forecast to experience heavy rains combined with thunderstorms high winds today and Thursday. Traffic paralysedLandslides triggered by heavy downpour in the northern province of Dien Bien since Monday night have disrupted traffic on a number of routes. Due to the high risk of flash floods, local authorities are evacuating dangerous areas.

Source: VietNamNet News August 29, 2018 08:03 UTC