Typhoon-triggered floods wreak havoc in northern Vietnam Tháng Bảy 8, 2007
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Flashfloods caused by Typhoon Toraji that hit two days ago have taken a toll on Vietnam’s northern provinces, destroying standing crops and infrastructure.
Thanh Hoa province was hit hardest with the total losses put at VND10 billion (US$625,000).Lung Niem, Co Lung, Thanh Lam, and Thanh Son communes were badly affected. Over 100 hectares of paddy were lost, major irrigation facilities and four suspension bridges were destroyed, and hundreds of residents were marooned.A flashflood sweeping across Tam Duong district in Lai Chau province destroyed 15 hectares of rice crop, causing losses estimated at VND700 million (US$43,500).A pregnant woman was reportedly injured.In Phu Tho province 100 hectares of paddy were inundated. The flood also heavily damaged major irrigation projects and five concrete bridges.Total losses have been put at VND1.7 billion ($106,000).In Quang Ninh province’s Co To island, seven fishing vessels capsized Thursday. Toraji, the first typhoon to hit Vietnam this year, lashed Quang Ninh Thursday evening before weakening a day later and veering east towards China.Five to six typhoons will likely lash Vietnam this year, meteorologists have warned.
Story from Thanh Nien News – Published: 07 July 2007
