# Natural disaster emergency in Son La

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/natural-disaster-emergency-in-son-la
> Updated: 2026-08-26T11:14:42.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Son La province, authorities declared a natural disaster emergency across five communes following six waves of heavy rainfall between July 5 and August 25, 2026. Extreme rainfall, reaching up to 525.8mm in some periods, has saturated the soil and increased risks of flash floods, inundation, and landslides.

The weather has already caused damage to 396 houses, agricultural production, and public infrastructure, including landslides on National Highway 6C and Provincial Road 101. Local authorities have implemented a 24-hour monitoring duty and are utilizing a ‘four on-the-spot’ principle to evacuate residents from high-risk areas and ensure access to essential supplies.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Son La declares natural disaster emergency in five communes

Son La Province has declared a natural disaster emergency in five communes following heavy rainfall that damaged 396 homes and triggered landslides and flood risks.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/son-la-declares-natural-disaster-emergency-in-five-communes

### 2026-08-16: Can Tho declares emergency over severe landslides

Can Tho authorities have declared an emergency due to severe landslides in four communes, threatening lives, property, and infrastructure along riverbanks and coastal areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-declares-emergency-over-severe-landslides

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