Viet Nam, Storms and Wind in Kien Giang

Kien Giang: Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and tornadoes causes damage of nearly 3 billion VND

heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms occurred, causing a lot of damage to the environment. Property in the area, estimated total loss of nearly 3 billion.

According to preliminary statistics from the Commanding Committees for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense of districts and cities, thunderstorms have injured 1 person in An Minh district, collapsed 12 houses, and speeded up. roof 36 units.

Thunderstorms have collapsed lighting rigs on Vinh Thuan bridge and knocked down many trees in districts and cities, obstructing traffic and causing local power outages.

The commanding committees for natural disaster prevention, search and rescue and civil defense in the localities promptly went to the scene to help the damaged households repair their houses, clean up and stabilize their lives.

In addition, the commanding committees for natural disaster prevention, search and rescue and civil defense in the localities mobilized shock forces and armed forces stationed in the area to coordinate in rescuing ships. Sunken boats brought to shore for repair, implementing the motto "4 on the spot" to help people soon stabilize their lives and overcome the consequences of natural disasters.

Also on July 11, in Tho Chau commune (Phu Quoc), heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms damaged 27 houses and damaged roofs. In which, 9 slightly damaged houses have been repaired; 5 houses were completely damaged, 13 houses had damage of 70% or more (mostly the roof was completely removed).

Tho Chau Border Guard Station, the Border Guard of Kien Giang province mobilized officers and soldiers to coordinate with more than 60 local government officials and armed forces in the area, promptly providing assistance. people overcome the consequences caused by thunderstorms.