Thunderstorms knock down ancient banyan tree in Hoa Binh, warning of dangerous weather on the evening of May 5

According to records from Da Bac, Cao Phong, Kim Boi, Mai Chau districts and Hoa Binh city, from 2 to 3 p.m. on the same day, there were thunderstorms with tornadoes and strong winds equivalent to storm levels. Many metal roofs were blown away and electric poles were broken.

Notably, in the Doc Cun area (Highway 6), a large banyan tree was blown down by the wind, crushing a small car. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

A large banyan tree in Doc Cun was knocked down in the tornado. Photo: Hoa Binh Newspaper

Heavy rain in the center of Hoa Binh city this afternoon, May 4. Photo: Contributor

A banyan branch fell on a car.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, this phenomenon is a type of afternoon thunderstorm, which often occurs when the heat reaches its peak and meets mountainous terrain conditions. Cumulonimbus clouds are formed by moist air from the sea combined with heat from the ground and the terrain being lifted, causing strong convection.

After passing through Hoa Binh province, the storm moved towards Hanoi on the afternoon of May 4. Photo: PHUC HAU

It is forecasted that from the evening to tomorrow night, May 5, the Northern region will continue to have the possibility of localized thunderstorms, accompanied by dangerous weather phenomena such as lightning, strong gusts of wind, tornadoes, and even hail.

Tree branches fell in Hoa Binh City on the afternoon of May 4 due to thunderstorms and cumulonimbus clouds. Photo: Contributor

People should closely monitor the weather forecast from 2pm to 6pm every day. When dark clouds are detected coming from the West or Southwest, they should quickly find a safe shelter, away from large trees, electric poles and open areas.

Thunderstorms often occur in the North in summer, people need to pay attention.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/may-dong-quat-do-cay-da-co-thu-o-hoa-binh-canh-bao-thoi-tiet-ngu-hiem-chieu-toi-5-5-post793747.html