Viet Nam, Storms, Tornadoes, and Landslides in Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Thai Nguyen, Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Dien Bien, Hoa Binh, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc

According to a quick report of the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control in Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Thai Nguyen, Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Dien Bien, Hoa Binh, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc provinces, on May 15-16, heavy rain occurred. Thunderstorms, tornadoes, and landslides have caused damage to:

- Back home: 70 houses had landslides and roofs blown off (Cao Bang 10; Bac Kan 24; Thai Nguyen 1; Yen Bai 4; Lao Cai 11; Dien Bien 8; Hoa Binh 4; Binh Duong 6; Binh Phuoc 2).

- Regarding agriculture: 215.62 hectares of rice and crops were damaged (Bac Kan 42 hectares; Cao Bang 81.07 hectares; Thai Nguyen 01 hectares; Yen Bai 7.91 hectares; Lao Cai 34.1 hectares; Hoa Binh 9.54 hectares; Dong Nai Deer 40ha).

- Regarding livestock: 81 cattle and poultry died (Yen Bai 80; Cao Bang 01).

- Regarding traffic: National Highway 4A (Bao Lac district, Cao Bang), Provincial Road 175 (Van Yen district, Yen Bai) collapsed, causing traffic jams. Currently, National Highway 4A has normal traffic.

Immediately after the natural disaster occurred, local authorities mobilized forces and vehicles on the spot to assist people in overcoming and moving to a safe place and stabilizing their residence; overcome landslides and ensure smooth traffic.