Hanoi, July 21 -- The Government also requested the Lai Chau Provincial People's Committee to mobilize local budget resources, alongside the central government support and other lawful financial sources, to expeditiously deploy relief and recovery measures.

The province was hit by prolonged heavy to very heavy rainfall between July 15 and 19, with accumulated precipitation ranging from 150 mm to 300 mm. Several monitoring stations recorded exceptionally high rainfall, including Pac Ta with 397 mm and Hua Bum with 389 mm. Since the beginning of July, total rainfall in some areas has exceeded 900 mm.

The persistent downpours triggered a severe flash flood in Muong Than Commune on the morning of July 17, causing widespread devastation.

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