On July 25, 2024, floodwaters rose to four meters high, forcing many residents to climb onto rooftops to await rescue.

A dramatic video captured the moment the waters surged, making it impossible for people to evacuate in time. According to locals, this is the biggest flood in the past decade, submerging thousands of houses in the area.

The devastating floods resulted in 10 deaths and dozens of injuries. Residents described the harrowing experience of rapidly rising waters and the urgent need to seek refuge on their rooftops.

Video captured the moment of Floodwaters rose four meters high, forcing many people to climb onto rooftops to wait for rescue in Son La, Vietnam.
According to residents, the continuously rising floodwaters made it impossible for them to move in time and they had to climb to the roofs of their houses to avoid the floodwaters. This is the biggest flood in the past 10 years in the area. Floodwaters were up to four meters high and submerged thousands of houses in the area. There were 10 deaths and dozens of injuries.