Dianmu pummels northern Vietnam, thousands without power
VOV.VN - Tropical storm Dianmu has made landfall in northern Vietnam, cutting down trees, ripping roofs off buildings and forcing power outages, leaving thousands without electricity.
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There are trees down everywhere with many roads completely blocked. |
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There is no debate over its ferocity. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported so far. |
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It’s absolutely a danger to everyone in its path, say weather officials. |
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Trees are sagging over power lines everywhere in Quang Ninh Province, with the sound of trees cracking filling the air. |
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Police force are asking people to not go out and stay hunkered down in their homes until the storm passes, it’s just too dangerous. |
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Quang Ninh Provincial authorities have cut electrical power in some districts to ensure safety for residents. |
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Police forces shut off travel on the Bai Chay Bridge in Quang Ninh Province. |
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Hundreds of travellers are stranded at Co To Island in Quang Ninh Province. |
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Ministry of National Defence mobilizes 183,400 soldiers, four helicopters, 107 ships to try to clear roads and deal with emergencies as fast as they can. |
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The worst is yet to come for Quang Ninh, Haiphong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh and the northern Thanh Hoa Provinces. |
