Tuesday, 12:28, 27/10/2020

Central Vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of Typhoon Molave

VOV.VN - Authorities in central Vietnam have closed all beaches in the region, told students to remain home, and instructed locals to move their belongings to safe areas and use sandbags to protect their homes, as part of efforts to prepare for the arrival of Typhoon Molave.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 1 — The typhoon's centre is situated approximately 222 km north and northeast of Song Tu Tay island at around 4:00 a.m. on October 27. Over the course of the next 24 hours the typhoon is anticipated to move inland from Da Nang to Phu Yen province. In Da Nang, a local person uses many sand bags in an effort to protect his house from the impact of the incoming typhoon.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 2 — In Phu Yen province, residents make use of sandbags in order to bolster their roofs and give them greater capacity to cope with the arrival of strong winds.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 3 — Authorities in Quang Ngai have moved to shut public beaches in the province whilst banning swimming in the sea. Indeed, boats travelling to and from Ly Son island will not be permitted to operate from 8 p.m. on October 26.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 4 — Fishermen in Da Nang evacuate their boats and head to safe areas on the morning of October 27. This comes as the local administration announces a ban on residents and vehicles travelling on roads, with the ban set to come into force on the evening of the same day.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 5 — Local people in Binh Hai commune of Binh Son district in Quang Ngai province seek ways in which to deal with the strong winds and waves brought by the upcoming typhoon.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 6 — Thousands of sandbags are prepared in order to protect local beaches.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 7 — Residents in Phuoc Thien village of Binh Hai commune in Quang Ngai province produce sand bags as part of efforts to help their homes cope with strong winds.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 8 — A local from Tam Hai island commune in Nui Thanh district of Quang Nam province prepares sandbags to protect his house.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 9 — The local administration plans to evacuate 107 households in Tam Hai commune to safe areas on October 27. In addition, local authorities make use of a loudspeaker to provide residents with updates about the upcoming typhoon every two hours.

central vietnam rushes to mitigate impact of typhoon molave picture 10 — Students in Quang Nam province are allowed to stay indoors on October 27 and October 28 to avoid the typhoon.

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