Many houses damaged
Nguyen Sy Hung, deputy director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said several storms and heavy rain hit seven districts -- Tuong Duong, Con Cuon, Tan Ky, Anh Son, Thanh Chuong, Que Phong and Quy Hop from April 29 to May 4.
The stormed seriously damaged 14 houses, unroofed 894 others, with water damage to household items.
Tornados damaged seven schools and several classrooms, and destroyed some 325ha of rice and 894ha of other crops and vegetables.
Total damage was estimated at more than VND28bn.
Local authorities have helped local residents in the aftermath, providing emergency funding to families hit with big losses.
Photos taken from the tornados:
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