In the past few days, in Kien Giang province, there have been thunderstorms and tornadoes that have collapsed and blown off the roofs of 34 houses; Heavy rain caused an electrical short circuit and burned a house in Ngoc Thuan commune, Giong Rieng district. Estimated initial damage is about more than 1.1 billion VND.
Heavy rain combined with high tides also caused local flooding in many areas such as Phu Quoc City, An Minh district, Chau Thanh district...
This afternoon (July 17), the southwest wind is strong, the water level is rising in the Cai Lon and Cai Be estuary areas, Chau Thanh district has been locally flooded . Kien Giang continues to maintain a state of bad weather, with widespread rain across the province, accompanied by strong gusts of level 7-8.
On the afternoon of July 16, a thunderstorm made people in Duong Dong ward, Phu Quoc city worried when traveling through the roads. The intensity of heavy rain and strong winds caused a large tree on the sidewalk of Street 30.4 to be uprooted, broken and spilled onto the road, breaking an electric pole and crushing a motorbike.
In addition, due to bad weather, trains and ferries to Phu Quoc and the islands of Kien Giang were temporarily suspended. Not long after that, the weather suddenly changed and the ferries stopped operating again. dynamic.
According to information from the Kien Giang Hydrometeorological Station, on July 17, Kien Giang continued to have bad weather, with widespread rain across the province, accompanied by strong gusts of level 7-8. The measured rainfall in Phu Quoc is higher than in other areas. It is forecasted that widespread rain will continue in the province, possibly lasting until July 22. Particularly on the night of July 19 and July 20, Kien Giang had widespread heavy rain.
In bad weather conditions, localities advise people and tourists to be cautious when traveling, especially to the islands, to ensure safety for tourists. In places with beaches, it is necessary to arrange a team of qualified staff to be on duty for rescue, drowning rescue, and to temporarily suspend water and outdoor sports services if the weather is complicated.
