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Frost covers Fansipan Mountain peak in Lao Cai

Frost covered the top of Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Indochina, in Sa Pa town, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai early on February 14, as the temperature dropped below 0 degree Celsius. This is the fifth time that frost has appeared on Fansipan peak since the beginning of this winter.

Frost covers Fansipan Mountain. (Photo: VNA)

Frost can burn leaves and flowers, and damage fruits. If seriously, plants can be completely killed, causing loss of crop production.


The Lao Cai Hydro-Meteorological Station forecasts that in the early morning of February 15, the temperature on Fansipan will remain low and frost will continue to occur.

Local authorities and agencies are urgently directing locals to apply all measures to protect plants and animals from cold./.

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Party chief calls for faster, better service in two-level local administration implementation

Party chief calls for faster, better service in two-level local administration implementation

Local authorities of Xuan Hoa ward and Tan Vinh Loc commune in Ho Chi Minh City must ensure political security, social order and safety, and stability; avoid passivity or surprise in any situation; promptly identify and address arising problems early and from afar.

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