According to the National Committee for Search and Rescue, most of the victims were reinforcing their houses or trimmed trees when Haiyan hit.
The storm was downgraded after making landfall and is currently striking China’s border provinces.
Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai is inspecting post-storm clean-up efforts in Haiphong which was battered by Haiyan early on November 11.
Initial reports showed Haiyan uprooted big trees and tore away large advertising boards, blocking major roads in the inner city. Relevant forces were mobilized to clear piles of debris to ensure smooth traffic.
Thanks to thorough preparations, the storm did not cause any human and property losses when it slammed into Haiphong’s Cat Hai island district.
Most houses and public works had been reinforced and fishing vessels had been called in before Haiyan made landfall.
In neighboring Quang Ninh province, Haiyan peeled off dozens of houses, and knocked out power and communications. Many places in the province are living without electricity.
Elsewhere, the storm, accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain, caused excessive property damage to north-central and northern provinces, including Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Quang Ngai.
Here are some photos on typhoon Haiyan:
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Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai providing instructions to cope with Haiyan in Haiphong
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Storm victims in Thanh Hoa evacuated from danger areas
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Towing fishing vessels ashore in Nghe An
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Coastal areas hit by high tidal waves
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Storm victims in Thanh Hoa evacuated from danger areas
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The elderly given priority in evacuation
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People leaving their homes for safe shelters
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Evacuees gathering at schools and healthcare centres
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Border guards in Quang Ninh’s Co To island district fanning out to help with prevention work
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Trimming big trees in the city
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Power cut in Tien Hai district, Thai Binh province
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(Source:VOV)
