Hanoi, May 4 -- Nghe An (VNA) - Sudden whirlwinds and hailstorms swept through some mountainous areas in the central province of Nghe An on the afternoon of May 3, inflicting significant damage to houses and crops. Initial reports from Nhan Hoa commune show that hail, strong winds and lightning caused widespread losses to property and agricultural production. Notably, a lightning strike hit a molasses storage tank at a local sugar plant, spilling around 2,000 tonnes and causing an estimated loss of up to 8 billion VND (303,536 USD). In Thanh Binh Tho commune, extreme weather tore off roofs and damaged 193 houses and one community cultural house, with losses estimated at over 6 billion VND. The Cay Mit bridge spanning the Con River was als...