CÀ MAU – A storm that hit U Minh District in Cà Mau Province on Friday destroyed eight houses and damaged the roofs of 13 others, causing estimated losses of over VNĐ1.2 billion (US$47,400). The Border Guard Station of Khánh Tiến also sent personnel to work with local authorities to help clean up and rebuild houses. There were no casualties, but it caused great damage to locals’ houses and seafood farms. Cà Mau is focusing on construction works that will help protect lives and properties from natural disasters and search and rescue, and plans to use information technology for this purpose. Since the start of this year Cà Mau has suffered property damage worth around VNĐ35.7 billion due to natural disasters.
