Hanoi devastated after super typhoon Yagi
Trees on both sides of the road were uprooted and scattered, creating a scene of devastation.
Trees on both sides of the road were uprooted and scattered, creating a scene of devastation.
Various sectors and localities must ensure a sufficient supply of goods, especially food, medicine, and medical supplies, to avoid shortages and prevent price hikes.
The storm has caused power outages in some areas of Hanoi as large trees have fallen onto electrical lines.
The agencies need to be vigilant of the incidents and report on the hourly basis.
The typhoon has been pounding Vietnam's northern provinces since September 7, with strong gusts and heavy rains ranging from 100 to 350 mm.
The super typhoon has severely damaged power infrastructure in Quang Ninh, Haiphong and Thai Binh.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade advises people not to buy or stockpile more goods than they need in the coming days.
All students are advised to stay indoors this Saturday due to the large radius of the super typhoon's path.
As Typhoon Yagi intensified, Vietnam outlined efforts to protect Vietnamese citizens and vessels abroad.
As Typhoon No. 3 approaches, the Hanoi Department of Education has ordered schools to protect property and ensure the safety of students from potential storm damage.
Airports and airlines should have storm information up to date.
Local authorities on land should consider evacuating residents from areas at a high risk of flooding and landslides.
The order aims to keep people safe as the typhoon has been the strongest in Vietnam over the past 20 years.
All flights to and from the nine airports will be halted due to the impacts of Noru, one of the most powerful typhoons to hit Vietnam's central region over the past 20 years.
Vietnam is rated “high vulnerability” to a tropical cyclone, which is forecast to have a maximum wind speed of 259 km/h.