Prolonged heavy rain collapsed a house in Simacai commune.

Due to the impact of storm No. 11, from last night (October 6) to 3:00 p.m. on October 7, there was prolonged heavy rain in Si Ma Cai commune, causing many areas to be at risk of landslides and flooding, including a household in Seo Khai Hoa village whose house collapsed.

The entire earthen wall behind Mr. Ly Seo Chu's family house collapsed.

At around 3:00 p.m. today (October 7), due to the impact of prolonged heavy rain, the house of Mr. Ly Seo Chu's family in Seo Khai Hoa village had its wall collapsed, no longer usable, with initial estimated damage of about 100 million VND.

Immediately after receiving the information, more than 30 commune officials, police, border guards and local people were present to promptly assist in evacuating people and property to a safe place; using wooden props to prevent collapses affecting surrounding households, and at the same time arranging temporary accommodation for the household.

Forces supported Mr. Seo Khai Hoa's family to prevent the house from collapsing onto neighboring households.

Support forces moved corn, rice and property.

Through screening, Si Ma Cai commune recorded 57 landslide-prone areas, affecting 483 households and 4 flood-prone areas. In the face of complicated weather developments, the same morning, the commune leaders directly inspected areas at high risk of landslides, assessed the situation and level of impact, developed response plans and disseminated information to people and schools to proactively monitor weather developments and promptly move to safe places to ensure health and property. At the same time, the commune directed specialized departments and villages to strengthen screening, closely monitor the area, be ready to evacuate people when situations arise, and maintain 24/7 on-duty.

Leaders of the People's Committee of Si Ma Cai commune inspected high-risk landslide points.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/mua-lon-keo-dai-lam-sap-mot-nha-dan-o-xa-si-ma-cai-post883927.html