#Lang Son Province
Torrential rains over recent days have left Lang Son Province struggling with severe floods and landslides. Storms and heavy rain have caused flooding and isolated many areas and mountain villages in the province. Amid the harsh natural disaster, the military-civilian bond shone brightly, alongside the tireless efforts of local authorities and organisations to help people weather the crisis.
With the efforts of the entire political system and the active participation of the people, during the past term, Lang Son Province achieved and exceeded 18 out of 20 key targets set. In 2025 alone, the province’s GRDP reached 8.06%, ranking 3rd out of 9 provinces in the northern midland and mountainous region.
In the early days of 2026, the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son province has come alive from early mornings with a steady stream of domestic and international tourists completing entry and exit procedures.
Preliminary assessments suggest the dam failure resulted from prolonged heavy rainfall, which caused the water flow to surge to 1,572 cubic metres per second, breaking a section of the concrete at the water intake. The collapse also destroyed the central control room and damaged equipment. No casualties have been reported, though property losses are still being assessed.
The number of cargo vehicles passing through border gates in the northern province of Lang Son has risen notably since the beginning of the month, the Dong Dang–Lang Son Border Gate Economic Zone Management Board said on June 20.
