Lam Dong: Heavy rain and thunderstorms cause damage in many areas.

A prolonged heavy rainstorm accompanied by strong gusts of wind struck many communes and wards in the southern part of Lam Dong province, causing numerous trees and power poles to fall; large areas of durian trees suffered massive fruit drop, and some houses had their roofs blown off or were flooded.

Support forces assist a household in Ward 2, Bao Loc, in repairing their roof that was blown off.

At approximately 1:30 PM on July 20th, heavy rain lasting for several hours fell in the southern communes and wards of Lam Dong province, including Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, B'Lao Ward, Bao Lam 1, Bao Lam 2, Bao Lam 3, and Bao Lam 4 communes.

Militia and police forces from Ward 2, Bao Loc, are actively clearing the scene of fallen trees on Ly Thai To Street.

Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong gusts of wind caused trees to fall on many roads, disrupting traffic and cutting power lines, resulting in localized power outages.

A durian orchard belonging to a household in Ward 2, Bao Loc, suffered heavy losses due to strong winds causing numerous fruits to fall off.

In many areas, heavy rain and strong winds ripped off the roofs of some houses, and many homes were flooded. In addition, large areas of durian trees suffered heavy fruit loss due to the wind.

As of 4:30 PM on the same day, no casualties have been reported in the communes and wards affected by heavy rain and strong winds.

Forces are clearing the scene of fallen trees in Ward 2, Bao Loc.

Following the heavy rain and tornado, local authorities mobilized police, militia, youth, urban order enforcement, urban construction, electricity, village security, and neighborhood security forces to assist residents in overcoming the consequences; at the same time, they cut down trees to clear the scene and ensure traffic safety on the roads.

Along with focusing on helping people overcome the consequences, local authorities and agencies are compiling damage statistics to consider and provide assistance to the people.

Reporters from Lam Dong Newspaper and Radio and Television recorded images of the damage caused by storms and floods in several localities.

Many utility poles on Le Phung Hieu Street (Ward 3, Bao Loc) have broken and fallen, causing localized power outages.

Houses in Ward 3, Bao Loc City, were flooded due to heavy rain.

Militia forces of Ward 3, Bao Loc, assisted households whose houses were flooded in moving their belongings and property to safe locations.

Militia members of B'Lao ward clear the scene of fallen trees.

Fallen trees have severed power lines in Ward 3, Bao Loc.

Militia forces of Bao Lam 1 commune clear the scene of fallen trees in the commune center.

A large, ancient tree, tens of meters tall, fell and blocked the road in Bao Lam 4 commune.

Forces from Bao Lam 2 commune assisted residents in clearing the scene of fallen crops.

A fallen tree blocks Ha Giang Street (Ward 1, Bao Loc).

Forces are clearing the scene of fallen trees in Ward 2, Bao Loc.

At least four streetlights in Bao Lam 1 commune were knocked down by the wind.

Trees were blown down by the wind in Bao Lam 3 commune.

Many telecommunication cables in Ward 2 and Ward 3 of Bao Loc City have been severed and damaged by fallen trees.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/lam-dong-mua-lon-dong-loc-gay-thiet-hai-tai-nhieu-khu-vuc-382980.html