Hail poured down on Son La, Lao Cai, and Yen Bai, causing great damage to crops

According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Long Luong Commune Giang A De, this is the largest hailstorm ever to occur in the area. Initial statistics showed that the hail did not cause any loss of life, but damaged about 400 hectares of crops and perennial fruit trees; Of which more than 200 hectares were completely damaged. In addition, hail also punctured and broke the roofs of more than 30 houses.

The hailstorm in Long Luong commune, Van Ho district caused great damage to people’s crops.

Mr. Giang A De also said that the hailstorm that occurred in the commune caused damage mainly to short-term crops such as: cabbage, cove beans, corn; Many areas of peaches and plums are affected, there is a high risk that there will be no fruit to harvest this season. Commune leaders reported to Van Ho district to grasp information on the situation and conduct statistics on the area of ​​crops and agricultural production of the people damaged.

The hailstorm in Long Luong commune, Van Ho district caused great damage to people’s crops.

At the same time, the commune authorities also visited and encouraged households whose houses and crops were damaged; People are advised to cover their roofs with tarpaulins and move furniture and household items to prevent rain and leaks from causing further damage. Families with damaged roofs need to move to other households to avoid and take shelter to ensure personal safety. In addition, the commune also made plans and mobilized on-site forces to support and help people overcome the consequences and organize farming and crop production after natural disasters.

Also around 6:30 p.m. on April 24, heavy showers and hail suddenly poured down in Lao Cai province.

Intense hail fell in some areas of Van Ban district, Lao Cai province.

According to authorities, hail was recorded in some localities of Van Ban district. In particular, in Khanh Yen Trung and Khanh Yen Thuong communes and Van Ban town, there were two hail storms lasting from 6:30 p.m. to 6:35 p.m. and 6:38 p.m. to 6:48 p.m., with high intensity. dense. Hailstones are 2 – 3cm in size, some are as big as chicken eggs.

Currently, there are no specific statistics on damage. Initially, it was noted that some areas of trees, crops and people’s houses were affected.

Intense hail fell in some areas of Van Ban district, Lao Cai province.

Currently, the weather in some areas of Lao Cai still shows signs of continuing to become complicated. Authorities advise people to proactively prevent harmful extreme weather.

Also around 6:15 p.m. tonight, in Nam Muoi commune, Van Chan district, there was very heavy rain and accompanied by large and thick hail particles never seen in history.

Hail in Nam Muoi commune, Van Chan district.

(News Newspaper – Yen Bai Newspaper)