A tornado and hailstorm destroyed homes, schools and rice fields in the central province of Quang Nam April 19.
Nong Son District was battered by winds, rain and hail for over an hour, in which several houses were knocked down and other homes lost their roofs. Que Trung Commune suffered worst damage.
Chairman of the Nong Son District People’s Committee Phan Thanh An said the tornado cut electricity and communication systems in the area.
He said it was the worst hailstorm in the district in 45 years.