Hailstones and whirlwinds struck northern provinces in the past few days, leaving one missing and three injured as well as causing initial damage of around 26 billion VND (1.12 million USD) as of 19:00 on February 18.
Typhoon Mirinae, the first to hit Vietnam this year, has caused human and property damage in the north of the country after it rolled into the mainland from the midnight of July 27.
The island district of Bach Long Vi in the northern city of Hai Phong is expected to enjoy stable power supply once control is assumed by the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) on January 1 next year.