Commend and spread the brave action of Village Chief Mua A Thi who saved 90 people from the flash flood disaster.

(Chinhphu.vn) - On August 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and the People's Committee of Dien Bien province to report immediately on August 4 and submit to competent authorities to commend the brave, decisive, and responsible actions of Chief of Mua A Thi village, who saved 90 people of Hang Pu Xi village, Xa Dung commune, Dien Bien province from the disaster of flash floods and landslides.

Village Chief Mua A Thi - Photo: Dien Bien Phu Newspaper

In the early morning of August 1, 2025, a serious flash flood and landslide hit Hang Pu Xi village, Xa Dung commune, Dien Bien province. Flash floods and rocks poured down, submerging the entire area.

That night, 26-year-old village chief Mua A Thi bravely rushed into the flood, called for people to flee, carried the elderly to safety, and saved the entire Hang Pu Xi village from disaster. Thanks to timely warnings and decisive actions of village chief Mua A Thi, 90 people in the dangerous area escaped, only 5 houses were severely damaged, the rest were buried.

Part of Hang Pu Xi village devastated after the flood - Photo: Dien Bien Phu Newspaper

In response to the brave, decisive actions, daring to think, daring to do, daring to take responsibility of Chief Mua A Thi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and the People's Committee of Dien Bien province to immediately report on August 4, 2025, and submit to competent authorities to have appropriate and worthy regimes, policies, and forms of commendation and rewards for Chief Mua A Thi.

At the same time, the Prime Minister requested all levels and sectors to learn from the brave and selfless example of Chief Mua A Thi for the community; and press and media agencies to spread good deeds for the lives and peaceful and happy lives of the people.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also requested the Chairmen of the People's Committees of the provinces to review all schools, hospitals, and medical stations in places affected by the recent floods, and report to the Prime Minister on August 5, 2025 on repair and recovery plans, ensuring treatment for people and education for children preparing for the new school year./.

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