Dozens of houses damaged in hailstorm

A house in Bắc Lý Commune, Nghệ An Province, is damaged by hail and winds on Sunday afternoon. — Photo vov.vn

NGHỆ AN — Hail and strong winds hit Nghệ An Province’s Kỳ Sơn District on Sunday afternoon, causing serious damage to houses and crops.

According to local authorities in Bắc Lý Commune, about 20 houses suffered damage and had their roofs blown away, the Voice of Việt Nam reported.

Earlier on Saturday afternoon, the hail and wind also damaged more than 60 houses in Hạt Tà Vén Village, Keng Đu Commune.

Local soldiers and other forces have been deployed to help residents repair damaged houses. — VNS

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