Ca Mau: Many people are missing in the tornado

Thunderstorms and tornadoes overturned dozens of fishing vessels in Ca Mau, dragging more than 20 fishermen into the sea. There are still 9 people missing.

On June 15, a strong tornado across Ca Mau sea made 11 fishing vessels in Phu Tan district capsized. Two other fishing vessels were also sunk because of the whirlwind. More than 20 fishermen were pulled into the sea in an instant. There are still 9 people who have not been found because of the big waves.

Not only in Ca Mau but also in the afternoon, tornadoes occurred in Soc Trang, causing trees to fall on the road
Le Hong Phong, Soc Trang City made three people almost die. Photo: Thien Phuoc

By 19:30, all 13 ships were not recovered because of bad weather in the coastal area of ​​Ca Mau. On land, 5 collapsed houses and 48 houses were roofed along the coastal districts of the province.

In Ca Mau City, this afternoon a big thunderstorm also collapsed and knocked over the roof of the warehouse of the Ca Mau Children's House to the street, fortunately not hit by anyone. She kept the warehouse with two small children just outside so she escaped.

The Border Guard of Ca Mau Province said two fishing vessels of Mr. Nguyen Trung Chanh in Song Doc Town and Mr. Tran Van Do in Loi An Commune, the same of Tran Van Thoi District, with 18 fishermen coming out to sea. May 20 but lost contact for more than a week.

On the same day, thunderstorms occurred in the city of Soc Trang, causing a eucalyptus tree to be crushed on 3 motorbikes circulating on the road.

In the South, there is a rainy season, whirlwinds often occur.