Mr. Hoang Van Linh - Chairman of Cam Duong Commune People's Committee (Cam Xuyen) said that at 1:00 a.m. on September 18, a tornado occurred in Cam Duong Commune, causing the roofs of 36 houses in 3 villages: Rang Dong, Hoang Van, Trung Dong to be blown off. In addition, the tornado also broke 10 electric poles and 50 trees.
"We have mobilized organizations and people, along with the support of border guards, to focus on overcoming the consequences and re-roofing houses to help people," Mr. Linh shared.
According to Mr. Linh, fortunately the tornado did not cause any human injuries.
In Nam Phuc Thang commune, Cam Xuyen district, heavy rain and tornadoes also occurred, causing 10 households to have their roofs blown off and ancillary structures damaged.
In Nam Son village, Thinh Loc commune, a tornado also occurred, causing the roofs of 2 houses to be blown off, 10 canopies to be affected, and about 200 casuarina trees to fall.
In Quang Loc commune, Can Loc district, a tornado occurred at around 2:00 a.m. on September 18, causing two low-voltage power poles and several trees to fall.
Immediately afterwards, Can Loc District Electricity sent staff to restore the power grid.
Fortunately, the electric pole collapse did not cause any casualties.