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The electric vehicle parking garage on Co To Island of Quang Ninh Province, built with an iron frame and covered with corrugated iron sheets, was no match for wind levels of 118-133 kph. Many iron frames supporting billboards were blown down or scattered by the strong winds. Trees were also uprooted.
Video by Thu Bau
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Photo by Thu Bau |
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Photo by Thu Bau |
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Photo by Hoang Phong |
The wind gusts in Hanoi had grown stronger. Residents continued to reinforce their homes and businesses, using heavy objects to secure doors and windows. On Pham Van Dong Street in Bac Tu Liem District, a shop placed a container in front of its glass doors to block the wind.
Fearing heavy rain could lead to flooding, the management of an apartment complex in Hoang Mai District hurriedly placed sandbags and furniture at the entrance of the underground parking area. Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors, avoid going outside during the storm, and refrain from taking shelter under trees or near power poles.
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A man carries a door to block the wind. Photo by Van Ngoc |
Strong winds in Hanoi. Video by Van Ngoc
At Cai Rong Port on Van Don Island of Quang Ninh Province, about 10 moored boats had their lines snapped, causing them to drift out to sea due to the large waves. Some fishermen reported seeing their boats in the morning, but they are now unaccounted for. Several floating fish farms were also destroyed by the waves.
Strong winds and waves sweep boats away at Cai Rong Port in Quang Ninh Province. Video by VnExpress/Giang Huy
Most residents had left their boats and floating farms to seek shelter onshore by Friday evening. However, some people, worried about their property, tried to save their assets. According to initial reports, a resident who took a boat out to rescue a floating farm had his boat capsized by the waves and is currently missing.
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A boat was swept out to sea in Quang Ninh. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy |
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Many fish farm cages were submerged and destroyed by strong waves in Quang Ninh. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy |
Tin roofs blown away in Van Don
In Cai Rong Town of Van Don Island District in Quang Ninh Province the tin roofs of several houses were torn off by the strong storm winds, flying across the streets.
Tin roofs being blown across the streets in Van Don. Video by VnExpress/Huy Manh, Pham Du
Thai Binh Province, which lies near the predicted path of the storm’s landfall, has begun to experience heavy rain and strong winds. In the coastal district of Tien Hai, authorities have been on standby since the morning at entry points to the sea dikes, urging residents to return home. Outside the sea dikes, the wind is gusting violently, howling intermittently.
Tien Hai Beach in Thai Binh. Video by VnExpress/Pham Chieu
At Van Don Port of Quang Ninh, heavy rain and strong winds have ripped off the roofs of several houses. Despite the rough weather, many residents continue to gather at the docks, inspecting their boats and reinforcing mooring lines.
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Heavy rains on Van Don Island. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy |
Each boat, valued at tens to hundreds of millions of dong (VND100 million = US$4,000), represents the fishermen's livelihood. Although the boats were securely moored on Friday, the fishermen are anxious to make one final check before the storm hits.
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A fisherman checks his boat in Van Don. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy |
The outdoor temperature in Van Don District has dropped by 3 degrees since the early morning, now standing at 26 degrees. Strong winds continue to blow in powerful gusts, accompanied by torrential rain. Each gust snaps or twists branches along the streets in Cai Rong Town.
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Workers pull an uprooted tree out of the roadway in Cai Rong Town, Quang Ninh. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Du |
Only a few vehicles remain on the roads, moving with difficulty. Most residents are staying indoors, following the advice of local authorities. Only sanitation workers and tree cleanup crews are out on the streets. To withstand the storm, many households have placed potted plants against rolling doors to prevent them from being blown away. Some cars have been carefully wrapped in foam and tape, parked close to the houses.
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A car wrapped in foam and tape on Van Don Island. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Du |
