Typhoon Yagi triggers violent winds to uproot trees, blow away roofs in northern Vietnam

At approximately 8:30 a.m. in Gia Loc District in Hai Duong Province, which borders Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, a tree fell amid strong winds and hit a motorbike running on the road, killing one of two people riding it, a 53-year-old man.

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.

 

 

Typhoon Yagi triggers violent winds to uproot trees, blow away roofs in northern Vietnam

Gió cuốn bay mái tôn ở Cô Tô

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Photo by Thu Bau

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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.

A man carries a door to block the wind. Photo by Van Ngoc

 

 

Typhoon Yagi triggers violent winds to uproot trees, blow away roofs in northern Vietnam

Hà Nội gió giật liên hồi

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.

 

 

Typhoon Yagi triggers violent winds to uproot trees, blow away roofs in northern Vietnam

Sóng to gió lớn cuốn trôi thuyền bè ở cảng Cái Rồng

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.

A boat was swept out to sea in Quang Ninh. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy

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.

 

 

Typhoon Yagi triggers violent winds to uproot trees, blow away roofs in northern Vietnam

Tôn bay ngoài đường ở Vân Đồn

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.

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.

A fisherman checks his boat in Van Don. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy

In Do Son District of Hai Phong City, numerous trees were uprooted, and several areas have experienced power outages.

Hai Phong is home to Vietnam's largest port complex, which has been closed since Friday for safety reasons.

Photo by VnExpress/Le Tan

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.

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.

A car wrapped in foam and tape on Van Don Island. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Du