Hailstorm dumps ice on Dien Bien
(VOV) - A hailstorm hit Tua Chua township of the northern mountain province of Dien Bien, on March 21, causing damages to agricultural production.
The storm lasted just 15 minutes, and its lemon-size hailstones destroyed fruit bearing trees and subsidiary crops.
There was no report on casualties.
The hailstones could be seen on provincial roads and house roofs though the downpour let up for an hour.
Local people said the hailstorm was caused by a strong cold spell that was moving fast towards the northern region on March 21.
Hailstorm is rarely seen in Tua Chua.