Landslides and flash floods hit National Highway 55 in Lam Dong

Heavy rain and strong winds in La Da Commune, Lam Dong Province, caused flash floods and landslides along National Highway 55 on October 17. The weather resulted in four landslide locations, with an estimated 200 cubic meters of earth blocking the road.

The flooding impacted residential areas in Da Mi 1 and Da Mi 2 villages. One house suffered damage to its porch and electronic equipment, while another temporary structure collapsed due to high winds. Total property damage is estimated at approximately 80 million VND. No casualties were reported.

Local authorities, including police and militia forces, worked through the night using excavators and trucks to clear the debris. By late evening on October 17, the landslides were largely cleared, and traffic on the route connecting Ham Thuan Bac to Bao Loc returned to normal. Local officials noted that the Da Mi Pass area has experienced frequent landslides due to continuous heavy rainfall in recent days.