Storm and flash flood damage report

by VTV406 August 2017 Last updated at 11:06 AM

(Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)

VTV.vn - Constant flooding and heavy rains have dealt a heavy blow to both property and human safety in the Northern Mountainous Region.

The latest report shows that natural disasters have resulted in 18 deaths. Among these, a mother and her daughter who ignored warnings from the local authorities were unfortunately swept away by a violent flash flood.

The mother's body has been found while search and rescue teams are still looking for the daughter. In terms of property losses, 229 houses have been destroyed and 226 hectares of crops have been dampened. The total damage is worth an estimated 31.6 million USD.

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