Hailstorms Damage Homes In Dien Bien

A hailstorm lasting approximately 10 minutes occurred in Buon Nhi commune, Dien Bien province, on Monday night. The event was reported by local news sources. No casualties or specific property damage amounts were provided in the report. The hail consisted of stones with an average size comparable to a finger. The leader of the Pune commune People's Committee stated the hailstorm and whirlwind occurred in the Pune and Pune Bay areas. Local people's committees are currently assessing the damage caused by the event. The National Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Center predicted heavy rain and localized torrential downpours for the Northwest region on April 28 and 29. Winds remained light during the precipitation. A hailstorm lasting approximately 10 minutes struck the Punea and Punebe villages in Pune commune, Dien Bien province, yesterday afternoon. The storm caused damage to several residential houses. Hail was also reported in Phung Bang, Tuyen Quang province, though at a lower density. The Hydro-Meteorological Center stated that April hailstorms in Northern Vietnam are caused by seasonal transitions.