Death toll reaches 17 in Quang Ninh flash-floods

by VTV429 July 2015 Last updated at 16:13 PM

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VTV.vn - Flash floods triggered by record-breaking rains in the north-eastern coastal provinces has left 17 people dead and 1 missing, as of 7pm Jul 28th.

The rains also caused substantial property damage, estimated at 200 billion VND (9.3 million USD). Eight houses collapsed, and over 2,800 other houses were flooded, with 143 hectares of crops inundated.

The local authorities have asked agencies and organisations to improve reservoir management while co-ordinating with localities to repair the damage and help residents cope with the aftermath of the flash-floods.

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