Viet Nam, Storms and Wind in Dien Bien

According to a quick report (updated to 4:00 p.m. on May 3) of the Commanding Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Industrial Engineering of Dien Bien Province, heavy rain and whirlwind occurred from the evening of May 2 in Dien Bien district, Dien Bien Phu city, Tua Chua district caused an estimated damage of more than 7.6 billion VND.

According to local records, heavy rain, thunderstorms starting at about 5pm on May 2 in Dien Bien district, Dien Bien Phu city, Tua Chua district have caused damage to property of the state and people. locality.

Specifically, natural disasters have damaged 63 houses over 70% (Dien Bien district: 62 houses; Dien Bien Phu city: 01 house); 02 houses with roof damage less than 30% (Dien Bien Phu city); 02 houses collapsed 140m wall (Dien Bien Phu city).

Regarding agriculture, 52.3 hectares of rice and crops were damaged by 30-70% (Dien Bien district).

In addition, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms completely destroyed the roof of Xa Nhe commune health station, Tua Chua district.