Strong tropical storm Jebi hit Vietnam’s mainland on August 3,
bringing intense rain and strong gales that have grounded flights and
caused damages to many northern and central localities.
The fifth tropical storm to hit Vietnam this year, Jebi made landfall
in Mong Cai city, the northern province of Quang Ninh at 9 a.m, packing
whirlwind and heavy rain that have blown down two 42-metre
telecommunications masts and 10 power poles, and unroofed a school and
212 houses.
Strong winds also made four houses collapse, injuring one person. No death was reported so far in the province.
The storm has isolated Cat Hai island district in the northern port
city of Hai Phong , causing a power cut in the area at 11:30 a.m. on
August 3.
However, all residents have been moved to safe places with prepared food, drinks and necessary commodities.
The storm has forced the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to
cancel 44 domestic and international flights on August 3, including all
flights to and from the hard-hit city of Hai Phong .
The Committee for Flood Prevention and Control of all levels has
closely directed people and vessels in affected localities to evacuate
to safe shelters in order to minimise losses.
Earlier on August 2, Jebi landed in south China’s Hainan province, grounding flights and halting maritime traffic.-VNA