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Two villages in Viengkham district of Luang Prabang Province were reportedly hit by a hailstorm on 23 March that left damage amounting to over 300 million kip (over US$37,000).
Many houses in the two-affected villages (Na Noy and Houay Mone) were damaged. The hail reportedly also killed several animals and injured seven people.
A resident of one of the villages said that the hail was the size of tennis balls and was accompanied by strong wind.
By Vinnaly
(KPL) Two villages in Viengkham district of Luang Prabang Province were reportedly hit by a hailstorm on 23 March that left damage amounting to over 300 million kip (over US$37,000).
Many houses in the two-affected villages (Na Noy and Houay Mone) were damaged. The hail reportedly also killed several animals and injured seven people.
A resident of one of the villages said that the hail was the size of tennis balls and was accompanied by strong wind.
On 26 March, the Viengkham District Chief, Mr Monxay Lamuasong briefed the Luang Prabang Governor, Mr Khampheng Saysompheng and his delegation about the damage. During the half-hour storm that occurred between 7:30-8 pm of 23 March, Na Noy village, which consists of 51 families (population 300), sustained damage to 50 houses, a school, and 15 satellite dishes. Additionally, several pigs and chickens were killed. The loss for Na Noy village is estimated to be about 170 million kip (about US$17,000).
Following his visit to Na Noy village, the Luang Prabang Governor, Mr Khampheng and his delegation visited Houay Mone village where 44 families (population 284) were affected. Here, houses and two schools were damaged. Several animals were also killed including pigs, chickens and goats. Damage in Houay Mone village is estimated to be over 156 million kip (over US$15,000).
Each of the two villages has already received first aid relief packages and donations of 25 million kip in cash from the Luang Prabang Administration and its Governor, Mr Khampheng.
Head of the Village Cluster, Mr Nor Paoher said that there has never been a storm like this in the past 60 years. “The hail was so loud that it sounded like it was raining stones.”
Fortunately, there were no deaths during the storm. Villagers hid under beds and blankets. Many branches were also knocked off of trees as a result of the storm.
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