VIENTIANE, Apr 26 (NNN-KPL) – A storm passed through northern Laos’ Xayaboury province, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and hail, and left a trail of destruction in 20 villages, with 520 houses affected.
The storm hit the province on Tuesday, at around 4:00 p.m. local time, causing damage to seven schools, the provincial hospital, a market, and five temples, as well as, army, health, judicial, education, and transport offices.
In addition, nine electricity poles and 22 kV power lines were damaged, as well as, a chicken farm and seven vehicles, the local news website Lao Pattana News reported, today.– NNN-KPL
