Hailstorms hit northern, central Vietnam
VOV.VN - Hailstorms have hit the northern province of Dien Bien and the central province of Nghe An over the past two days, causing damage to local rice and subsidiary crops.
Thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms were reported in a number of wards and communes of Dien Bien Phu City and Dien Bien District of Dien Bien Province on March 19 afternoon.
The adverse weather phenomenon lasted for about 25 minutes, with hailstones covering large parts of the hit localities. In Dien Bien Phu City, heavy rain flooded some major arteries, while hailstones damaged rice and subsidiary crops in Dien Bien District.
Relevant agencies dispatched teams to do damage statistics and work out plans to support local people.
Meanwhile, hailstorms lashed Bao Thang, Huoi Tu, Muong Ong, Na Loi, Bao Nam, and Keng Du Commune of Ky Son District, Nghe An Province on March 18 afternoon. No reports on damage have been made.
Weather experts warn hailstorms often occur in the northern and central regions when seasons change between September and November, and between March and May.