As Typhoon Yagi hit Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, many trees and metal-roofed houses on the streets of Hanoi also fell and collapsed. Emergency services were promptly on site to clear the debris and ensure traffic safety.
The storm, which made landfall on September 7, has caused significant damage throughout the city, with numerous trees uprooted, roofs collapsed, and widespread flooding. Emergency services are working around the clock to clear debris and ensure safety on the city's roads.
On Thanh Thai Street, Cau Giay District, a row of metal-roofed houses collapsed after storm Yagi made landfall on the afternoon of September 7th.A similar scene occurred on nearby Tran Thai Tong Street. Previously a hub for used car sales, many spaces have now been cleared.Strong winds shattered the glass door panels of a lobby in a residential building in Nam Tu Liem District.On Hanoi streets, numerous trees fell, including on Tran Thai Tong Street.On Pham Van Dong Street at 14:00 on September 7th.On Tran Vu Street, Ba Dinh District, a large tree was uprooted, blocking the road.On Duong Khue Street, Nam Tu Liem District, a fallen tree completely covered the road, obstructing passage.Despite the strong winds, many cars continued to travel.Dong Du commune police in Gia Lam District (Hanoi), in coordination with related units, implemented timely clean-up measures to ensure smooth traffic flow.Authorities swiftly cleared fallen trees and debris from the sidewalks at the intersection of Tho Nhuom – Tran Hung Dao.
Mai Van Khiem, the Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, particularly warned of the danger posed by pre-storm thunderstorms, which can produce strong gusts. With the thunderstorms and strong winds in Hanoi, the risk of falling trees, flying metal sheets, and billboards is very dangerous to pedestrians. Residents in the coastal provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh, directly affected by the circulation of storm number 3, should absolutely not go outside during heavy rain and strong winds.