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Hailstorm, tornado damage homes in Vietnam's Quảng Ngãi
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Hailstorm, tornado damage homes in Vietnam's Quảng Ngãi

From Thanh Niên · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A severe hailstorm and tornado struck Trà Giang commune in Quảng Ngãi province, Vietnam, damaging many homes.
  • Local authorities are mobilizing to help residents repair the damage and are assessing the full extent of the losses.
  • The incident highlights the increased risk of severe weather events during the summer season.

Trà Giang commune in Quảng Ngãi province, Vietnam, is grappling with the aftermath of a powerful hailstorm accompanied by a tornado that ripped through the area, tearing the roofs off numerous homes. Local authorities have swiftly responded, mobilizing forces to assist residents in repairing the damage and assessing the full scope of the destruction.

Tối 26.6, trao đổi với PV Thanh Niên, ông Võ Đình Hưng, Chủ tịch UBND xã Trà Giang (Quảng Ngãi), cho biết trên địa bàn xã vừa xảy ra trận mưa đá kèm lốc xoáy gây ra nhiều thiệt hại.

— Võ Đình HưngVõ Đình Hưng, Chairman of the Trà Giang Commune People's Committee, confirming the damage caused by the hailstorm and tornado.

Võ Đình Hưng, Chairman of the Trà Giang Commune People's Committee, confirmed the severe damage. "Preliminary statistics show many homes have had their roofs blown off," he stated. The local government is actively coordinating repair efforts and compiling a comprehensive report of the damages to submit to provincial authorities for timely support.

Nguyễn Văn Sự, a 49-year-old resident of An Cư village, recounted the terrifying experience. The storm hit around 2 PM on June 26 and lasted for about 30 minutes. The sky suddenly darkened, winds raged fiercely, and thousands of hailstones pounded down, covering roads and filling homes. The tornado not only damaged houses but also toppled advertising billboards and shattered display cases of roadside businesses, causing significant property loss.

Bầu trời bất ngờ tối sầm, gió giật dữ dội; hàng nghìn viên mưa đá trút xuống ầm ầm, dày đặc cả đường sá lẫn trong nhà dân.

— Nguyễn Văn SựNguyễn Văn Sự, a resident of Trà Giang, describing the sudden onset and intensity of the storm.

According to Nhâm Xuân Sỹ, Deputy Director of the Quảng Ngãi Provincial Meteorological and Hydrological Station, summer is a period prone to intense thunderstorms. These storms can bring heavy rain, lightning, tornadoes, strong winds, and even hailstorms. Residents are urged to seek safe shelter and take precautions when observing signs of severe weather to protect their lives and property. This incident follows a similar event on June 24 in Sơn Hà commune, where heavy rain and wind also caused roof damage and collapsed walls, along with crop destruction.

Mùa hè là thời điểm thường xuyên xuất hiện giông nhiệt với diễn biến nhanh và cường độ mạnh. Những cơn giông này không chỉ gây mưa lớn mà còn kèm theo sét, lốc xoáy, gió giật mạnh, thậm chí có thể xảy ra mưa đá.

— Nhâm Xuân SỹNhâm Xuân Sỹ, Deputy Director of the Quảng Ngãi Provincial Meteorological and Hydrological Station, explaining the seasonal risks of severe weather.
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Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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