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Vietnam - Severe weather (ECHO 16 May 2022)
Pubdate: 5/16/2022 11:57:00 AM

Severe weather, including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, was reported on 9-13 May across northern Provinces of Vietnam, resulting in floods, flash floods, landslides and casualties.
According to media reports, at least 9 people died and about 100 houses were damaged or destroyed. Flood water and landslides damaged several bridges and road sections and a number of dams and reservoirs were also affected.
On 16-17 May, moderate to locally heavy rainfall with thunderstorms is forecast over northern Vietnam.

(5/16/2022 9:57:42 AM - 5/17/2022 9:30:42 AM)

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