More than 60 houses in Soc Trang collapsed and had their roofs blown off by a tornado

PHƯƠNG ANH |

Soc Trang - A tornado caused by unseasonal rain caused 15 houses to collapse completely and 49 houses to have their roofs blown off.

On December 13, Mr. Pham Tan Dao - Head of the Irrigation Sub-Department, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang province - said that at 10:30 a.m. the same day, in My Binh and My Quoi communes (Nga Nam town), a tornado completely collapsed 15 houses and damaged the roofs of 49 houses.

Dong loc lam 15 can nha tren dia ban TX Nga Nam (tinh Soc Trang) bi sap hoan toan. Anh: Ban doc cung cap
The tornado completely collapsed 15 houses in Nga Nam Town (Soc Trang Province). Photo: Provided by readers

Immediately after the incident, the Economic Department of Nga Nam Town coordinated with the Youth Union and the commune's shock force to temporarily clean up the scene, clear fallen trees, help people move their belongings and temporarily overcome the damage caused by the tornado.

Localities continue to review and make full and accurate statistics on the damage caused by storms and tornadoes in the area to have timely support measures for people.

According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, from December 11 to 15, there will be an unseasonal rainstorm, with some places experiencing heavy rain. The situation causing thunderstorms is due to the continental cold high pressure continuing to strengthen to the South. People should be aware that thunderstorms can cause tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind, causing dangerous weather and property damage.

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