Northern Vietnam Floods and Landslides Cause 5 Deaths, 3 Missing

Kathmandu. The death toll from sudden floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall in northern Vietnam last week has reached 5, while three people are still missing, the Disaster and Dam Management Authority said on Monday.

According to the authority, 10 people were injured in the disaster. All the casualties are from Chau province. Floods and landslides occurred in the area due to continuous rainfall from Wednesday to Sunday. The disaster has caused extensive physical damage.