The number of fatalities increases to 35, four are missing

Meteorologists classified the event as a mesoscale convection system (MCS), a extensive complex of thunderstorms that can include hundreds of km and can exist for up to 24 hours.

The system brought heavy downpours, lightning, strong gusts and scattered whirlwind to the region. The circulation of Taifunwipha had not yet directly influenced the Gulf of the Tonkin area.

The identity of 35 of the 35 deceased was confirmed. The four are still missing: Hoang van Thai (born 1985), Hoang Viet Hung (born 1979), Hoang Thi Quyen ( * 1975) and Nguyen Duy Khai Phong (born 2019).

The search efforts were expanded by about 9 km and divided into several units, with a strong commitment to the search for all missing victims.

Since then, the authorities of Quang Ninh have ordered a maritime suspension and banned ships from the departure courts to prepare for the Typun -Wiphha.

From July 20th, all tourist boats that will temporarily stop at the islands in Hạ Long Bay, the Province of QuảNG Ninh, as well as passenger transport ships and between the islands to ensure the receiving outfit permits in order to ensure the absolute safety of passengers, the crew and vessels.

In the immediate point of view, the province supported the victims financially, including 25 million VN (approx. 995 US dollars) per deceased for burial costs and 5 million BC. The province also covers all accommodation and meal costs for families of the victims in Quang Ninh.

At the moment, 22 hotels in HA Long are offering free rooms and meals to relatives of the victims who have traveled to the province to identify and search for their relatives.

On Sunday morning, the authorities had completed the necessary procedures and handed over the corpses of 30 deceased victims to their families for the funeral for the transport house. The province of Quảng Ninh provided financial support and transport to the families to bring their relatives back to their hometown.

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