Storm Noul wreaks havoc in central region after making landfall
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(VOVWORLD) - The arrival of storm Noul in the central region on September 18 has led to a deluge of heavy rain, with trees uprooted in Da Nang and dozens of houses left without roofs in Ha Tinh province.
The morning of September 18 sees heavy rain submerge several streets throughout the central city of Da Nang. |
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has requested that three airports in the central region, namely Chu Lai, Da Nang, and Phu Bai, suspend operations on September 18 for the purpose of safety |
Strong gusts coupled with heavy rain cause many big trees to be uprooted. |
Residents begin the clean up operation by attempting to remove fallen trees from the streets. |
Due to the impact of storm Noul, a 20-minute tornado tore off the roofs of dozens of houses in Cuong Gian commune of Nghi Xuan district, Ha Tinh province |
Local authorities in Cuong Gian commune encourage citizens to repair their homes and remove broken trees. |
In Hue city, several uprooted trees cause traffic chaos. |
The collapse of electric poles lead to some areas suffering power outages. |
Strong gusts also blow up signposts of several shops in the region. |
Fallen trees cause electrical wires and telecommunications cables to fall down |
Traffic Police and environmental workers rush to the scene to swiftly clean up fallen trees and ensure traffic safety. |
After making landfall for an hour in the central region, storm Noul weakened into a tropical depression at 11 a.m. |
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