According to the local disaster management committee, the landslides occurred on September 9th, primarily affecting the communes of Ca Thanh, Yen Lac, and Vu Nong. In Ca Thanh alone, nine fatalities and 33 missing persons have been reported.

Landslides in Lung Su hamlet, Yen Lac commune, buried six homes, killing seven people and leaving four others unaccounted for. In Ca Thanh’s Lung Ly hamlet, another landslide buried six households, resulting in two deaths and seven missing. The most alarming incident occurred on National Highway 34, where a landslide pushed a bus carrying over 20 passengers into a stream. Rescue teams have so far recovered seven bodies from the scene.

The floods and landslides have also severely disrupted transportation, cutting off critical roads and slowing down rescue efforts. Emergency teams have faced significant delays as they try to access affected areas, which remain highly dangerous due to ongoing land movements.

Colonel Vu Hong Quang, Director of Cao Bang Provincial Police, reported that hundreds of officers, along with rescue vehicles and equipment, have been deployed to assist in Nguyên Bình. However, the unpredictable weather and continuous landslides have made rescue operations perilous, with responders risking their own safety as they work to reach isolated communities.

"The rescue operations are extremely challenging due to the frequent landslides blocking roads and creating hazardous conditions for rescue teams," Colonel Quang said.

Despite these obstacles, local authorities, military personnel, and police forces are coordinating efforts to evacuate residents from danger zones and provide immediate relief to the affected areas. However, due to road blockages, many rescue teams are still struggling to reach some of the most heavily affected sites.

As the situation unfolds, authorities are urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant and to follow evacuation orders as heavy rains continue to threaten further landslides in the region.

Doan Bong – Anh Tam