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Ha Giang: torrential rains kill one, causes property losses

Strong winds, torrential rain and lightning in the northern province of Ha Giang’s Hoang Su Phi district killed one man and damaged property in the district.
Ha Giang: torrential rains kill one, causes property losses ảnh 1Flood in Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang (Photo: VNA)

Ha Giang (VNA) – Strong winds, torrential rain and lightning inthe northern province of Ha Giang’s Hoang Su Phi district killed one man and damagedproperty in the district.

According to the Steering Committee for Flood, Storm Prevention andControl, Search and Rescue of Hoang Su Phi, the victim is Hau Seo Ky, born in2000 in Ta Su Choong commune.

Lightning also killed two buffalos in Ta Su Choong commune, while heavyrain from July 19-21 collapsed thousands cubic metres of land, causing trafficcongestion on many roads connecting the district with other localities andforcing households to evacuate.

Along with many damaged social works, significant portions crops have beenaffected.

Meanwhile in Xin Man district, torrential rain destroyed three housesand damaged many others. Landslides also blocked 177 Road connecting Xin Manand Hoang Su Phi.

Local authorities are working to support locals, evacuate households inrisky areas and detail preventive measures.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh Tien saidthat as heavy rains continue, the province faces high risk of landslides and roadcollapse, which makes repairing the damage more difficult.-VNA
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