Hail and thunderstorms in mountainous districts of Nghe An

At around 5 p.m. on March 28, hail appeared in Nga My commune, Tuong Duong district. Photo: Contributor

Ms. Loc Thi Van - Deputy Secretary of Xieng My Commune Party Committee said: At about 5:00 p.m. on March 28, hail and strong winds appeared in the commune, lasting about 30 minutes.

The stones were quite large with a diameter of about 1-2 cm. The houses of some households in Chon village, Nong Mo, with cement roofs were punctured and damaged by hail. The commune is currently calculating the damage.

The stones are quite large with a diameter of about 1-2 cm. Photo: Contributor

It is known that hailstorms accompanied by strong winds have swept through several communes of Mai Son, Yen Thang, Yen Hoa, Nga My… in Tuong Duong district. In addition, this afternoon hailstorms appeared in several communes of Ky Son and Quy Chau districts.

Xiangyang residents picked up pots of stones after the rain. Photo: Contributor

Some communes in Tuong Duong district still had hail at dusk. Photo: Contributor

In the mountainous districts of Nghe An , thunderstorms and hail often occur during this season. The authorities of Tuong Duong district warn people to take precautions against unusual weather, which can cause damage to life, property and crops in the area./.

Source: https://baonghean.vn/mua-da-kem-giong-loc-o-cac-huyen-mien-nui-nghe-an-post286966.html