Hailstorm occurs in Lai Chau.

On the morning of January 17th, Mr. Phung Long Ka, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thu Lum commune, Muong Te district, Lai Chau province, reported that a hailstorm lasting approximately 15 minutes had just occurred in the area.

According to the commune leader, at around 7 am this morning, thunderstorms suddenly rolled in, the sky darkened, followed by lightning, small gusts of wind, and hail.

"The hailstorm occurred locally in the central area of the commune for about 15 minutes, with hailstones about the size of a fingertip. A quick check revealed no damage to houses, only some crops were affected," Mr. Phung Long Ka reported.

Hail fell for about 15 minutes in Lai Chau. (Photo: D.X.)

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