Dien bien: Flash floods and landslides in the northern Vietnamese province of Dien Bien have left at least eight people dead, while three others remain missing, according to the state-run Vietnam News Agency on Saturday. Heavy rains between Thursday and Friday triggered severe flash floods across several parts of the province.

According to Anadolu Agency, many villages are isolated, and hundreds of families have been urgently evacuated. Local authorities and rescue teams are actively searching for the missing and providing support to affected communities. Several wounded residents have been taken to hospitals for medical care.

In the village of Hang Pu Xi, 14 houses were completely swept away, and 30 villages remain out of reach due to road disruptions. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, who visited the affected regions, has urged for all-out efforts to protect the residents.