A flash flood in a mountainous village in northern Vietnam has left at least four people dead and four others missing, state media reported Saturday, as heavy rain continues to batter the region. Main Developments The flood struck Muong Than village in Lai Chau province early Friday after days of heavy rain, the Vietnam News Agency reported. Seven people were injured in the incident. Since Wednesday, landslides and flash floods triggered by the heavy rain have damaged roads, power grids, and hundreds of houses across the region. The government's disaster management agency reported that 238 hectares of crops have been inundated. Read also: Pakistan Welcomes First RoRo Shipment of Over 2,000 EVs at KGTML Background Vietnam is prone to deadly storms and floods during its rainy season, which peaks from July through September. According to government data, natural disasters—mostly floods—killed 489 people in the country last year. The Vietnam News Agency published photos showing red mud and floodwater blanketing the village, with rocks and wood logs piling up on a damaged road. Why It Matters The flooding highlights the ongoing threat that seasonal heavy rains pose to Vietnam's mountainous northern provinces, where infrastructure is often vulnerable to landslides and flash floods. The loss of life and crop damage also threatens local livelihoods. What's Next The disaster management agency forecast that several parts of northern Vietnam could receive up to 250 millimeters of rain on Saturday. It warned of more flash floods and landslides in the coming days.