Heavy rain, floods kill one in Cao Bằng

May 30, 2019 - 11:41

Heavy rain hit the northern mountainous province of Cao Bằng on Monday and Tuesday, resulting in serious flooding that killed one man and swept away more than a dozen houses.

Flash floods and landslides are frequent at this time of the year in northern parts of the country. VNA Photo

CAO BẰNG Heavy rain hit the northern mountainous province of Cao Bằng on Monday and Tuesday, resulting in serious flooding that killed one man and swept away more than a dozen houses.

The downpour also destroyed more than a hundred hectares of vegetables and caused damage to infrastructure.

Flash floods and landslide were reported to have blocked roads. The provincial authority has ordered agencies to provide support to affected households and repair the damaged roads. VNS

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