Storm Noul makes landfall, 1 dies, dozens injured
VOV.VN - Powerful storm Noul packing winds of nearly 90kph slammed into central provinces of Vietnam September 18 morning, leaving at least one death and dozens injured (last update: 15.00 local time).
The storm brought down big trees and power lines on major routes, causing traffic to come grinding halt and many households to live without power.
Falling trees killed a resident and injured 23 others in Thua Thien-Hue province, local authorities said. Gusting winds tore off more than 1,600 roofs in Phong Dien, Phu Loc, A Luoi and Huong Thuy districts.
Provincial authorities mobilized forces to clear fallen trees and regulate traffic flows.
After making landfall, Noul weakened into a tropical depression and moved further inland. However, it is forecast to dump heavy rain of 200-400mm on localities.
In Quang Tri province, Noul unleashed up to 200mm of rain, flooding several communal roads in the locality. Authorities set up checkpoints in flooded areas to warn local residents about the danger of travelling.
Heavy downpours triggered flashfloods in mountainous areas, washing away a woman in Ta Rut commune, Dakrong district. Relevant forces were mobilized to search for the victim. Fortunately, her husband, who travelled with her, survived the incident.
Meanwhile, due to torrential rain over 12 hours overnight, rising water levels of the A Vuong River upstream flooded dozens of households in Dong Giang district, Quang Nam province. The local administration scrambled to evacuate hundreds of residents to a higher ground.
Rising floodwaters also submerged many hectares of rice and subsidiary crops, washed away animals, and disrupted traffic on national, provincial and communal roads in Quang Nam.
