Heavy rain has been affecting northern Vietnam (in particular Lao Cai, Ha Giang and Yen Bai Provinces) since 16 April, causing flash floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
Media report, as of 19 April, three fatalities and 36 damaged houses across Minh Luong Commune (Van Ban District, Lao Cai Province). A number of damaged houses were also reported across Ha Giang Province.
Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rain is forecast over northern Vietnam, including the already affected Provinces.