Typhoon Doksuri causes millions of dollars losses to Ha Tinh province

Losses are estimated at nearly US$296 million, said provincial authorities.

However, more than 70% of damaged houses have now been repaired. Local people have regained access to electricity and communications.

The provincial authorities have called on businesses to help grapefruit growers from Huong Khe district sell more than 200 tons of Phuc Trach special grapefruits to recover their production.

The province also asked the central Government to support local people with 3,000 tons of rice, 1,000 tons of rice seeds for the winter crop and VND2,000 billion to help repair houses, schools, health stations and roads.