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Ha Tinh’s most beautiful beach devastated after storm

Thien Cam, the nicest beach in the central province of Ha Tinh, has been left in ruins after Storm Soulik.

Thien Cam, the nicest beach in the central province of Ha Tinh, has been left in ruins after Storm Soulik.

The storm affected many of Vietnam's central localities, including Ha Tinh.

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Thien Cam Beach in Cam Xuyen District has been coated with litter, mostly rotten tree stumps, water hyacinth, foam and shells from clams and mussels.

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The rubbish has not only polluted the environment but also posed dangers to people.


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According to a representative from the Thien Cam Tourist Area Management Board, during the rainy season, a large amount of ocean waste is washed ashore by strong waves. The agency has worked with local authorities on the cleanup.


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Powerful waves have also uncovered rusted steel-reinforced concrete slabs, presenting risks to beachgoers.


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Many advertisement boards were knocked down by the storm.

Storm Soulik has damaged dozens of houses in Ha Tinh and caused heavy rains for many areas.

The water level of the Ngan Pho River is rapidly rising, which would bring inundation for low-lying areas and residential communities downstream.