According to the Lao Cai Provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment, thunderstorms caused 147 houses in 10 communes and wards to have their roofs blown off and damaged. In Thuong Ha commune, 2 people were injured and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.
Many livestock barns of people have also had their roofs blown off and damaged, concentrated in Thuong Ha and Duong Quy communes.
The thunderstorm also caused damage to more than 143.6 hectares of agricultural crops, including about 76 hectares of summer rice in Cau Thia ward that are preparing for harvest. In addition, about 56.4 hectares of planted forest were affected and 20 poultry died due to flooding.
Heavy rain also caused landslides, mud and soil spilled onto National Highway 279, passing through Duong Quy commune, causing local traffic congestion.
In Thuong Ha and Trinh Tuong communes, some school items were damaged. The civil power system in Tram Tau commune was also knocked down by thunderstorms, affecting people's lives.
Total damage to facilities and housing caused by the thunderstorm is estimated at nearly 7.5 billion VND.
Immediately after the natural disaster occurred, local authorities mobilized police, militia and people to support taking the injured to the emergency room, repairing houses, barns and damaged structures.
Currently, functional forces are handling landslide points, clearing traffic, and at the same time supporting people to overcome damage and soon stabilize their lives.
Towards the people affected by floods
In recent days, prolonged heavy rain has caused heavy damage to people and property, pushing many families in the northern mountainous region into extremely difficult circumstances.
One piece when hungry is equal to one package when full", with the spirit of mutual affection that has been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people for generations, the Golden Heart Charity Fund calls on philanthropists at home and abroad to join hands to share with people affected by storms and floods to have food, clothing, shelter, and students to have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Charity Fund sincerely thanks the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and philanthropists at home and abroad.
All help please send to: Tam Long Vang Charity Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. Account number: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, Account number: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the QR code below:
