Coastal areas of Nghe An province on the afternoon of September 28th: Howling wind, rough waves, and heavy rain.
Since this afternoon, September 28th, although Typhoon No. 10 has not officially made landfall, the coastal areas of Nghe An have experienced howling winds, rough waves, and heavy rain. Reporters from Nghe An Newspaper and Radio and Television are present in coastal localities to record the situation.
In coastal communes such as Dien Chau and An Chau (formerly Dien Chau district); and Quynh Anh (formerly Quynh Luu district), from early afternoon on September 28th, the wind gusted increasingly strongly, accompanied by torrential rain. High waves continuously crashed against the shore, sending white foam splashing everywhere.
Along the coastal roads, most shops and businesses were closed, and people were absolutely staying indoors. In Dien Chau commune, the wind howled incessantly, causing trees and signboards to sway. People were trying to salvage signs and other belongings to avoid damage from the storm.
Mr. Nguyen Van Quang, a resident of Hamlet 2, Dien Chau Commune, said: “Since noon today, the wind has been blowing stronger, and my family has been evacuated from the kiosk to return home for safe shelter. All the equipment used for selling goods has been packed up, and the shop door has been tightly closed.”
Mr. Nguyen Van Loi, Chairman of the Dien Chau Commune People's Committee, said: The local plan is to relocate more than 400 people from the dangerous area. As of 3 PM on September 28th, nearly 50 people had been moved to the designated gathering point, and about 300 had been evacuated to relatives' homes. The remaining people will be evacuated and relocated this afternoon. The commune has mobilized all available forces to be on standby to rescue people when needed.
In Quynh Anh commune, Mr. Ho Nghia Duong, Chairman of the People's Committee, said: "There are no residents living in dangerous areas in the commune; however, strong winds could blow off roofs. Therefore, before the storm arrived, the local authorities advised people to proactively reinforce their houses and place sandbags on corrugated iron roofs. By early this afternoon, the wind had intensified to level 7-8, accompanied by heavy and prolonged rain, causing the vegetable fields to be flooded," Mr. Ho Nghia Duong added.
Up to this point, thanks to the proactive efforts of the authorities and the compliance of the people, dangerous areas have been evacuated in a timely manner. Local authorities are maintaining 24/7 duty shifts, ready with rescue and relief plans.
The storm is still causing strong winds and heavy rain over a wide area. Nghe An's newspapers and radio and television stations will continue to promptly report on the situation, providing accurate information so that people can proactively take preventive measures and minimize damage.
Here are some photos taken by reporters this afternoon, September 28th, in coastal communes:
