At approximately 6 a.m., Tran Quang Trung, 54, and his wife Nguyen Thi Le, 53, residents of Anh Dung ward, arrived at Doan 295 beach in Hai Son ward, khu 1. A lightning bolt struck Mr. Trung, causing severe injuries and instant death. His wife was unharmed.

The end area of Doan 295 beach, Do Son. Photo: Le Tan

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, northern Vietnam entered a period of widespread rain from 15/6 to approximately 19/6. This was due to a low-pressure trough combined with upper-level wind convergence at about 5,000 meters.

In Do Son, rain and thunderstorms began at 5 a.m. that morning. Authorities urged residents and tourists to avoid swimming. Mr. Trung's body has since been taken home for burial arrangements.

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