Residents from Central Vietnam fight to overcome devastation of Storm Matmo
Saturday, 16:57, 02/11/2019
VOV.VN - Following its destructive impact on the nation’s central region over the past few days, Storm Matmo has caused massive damage with local people quickly undertaking measures to deal with the results of the storm.
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Heavy rain and strong winds resulted in flooding on the streets of Danang on October 31, including major roads such as Hung Vuong and Nguyen Van Linh street. |
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Many trees could be seen blocking the city’s streets, causing major traffic congestion. |
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Drivers looking to travel through Nguyen Van Linh street were forced to make changes to their route. |
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A tree falls on top of a car on Nguyen Van Linh street. |
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At least four cars on Nguyen Van Linh street were left damaged by the extreme weather. |
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Over 50 workers operating in Danang mobilised in an attempt to rapidly clean the scene. |
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Roofs and other building materials from Hoa Khanh industrial park block nearby streets after being blown away as a result of the heavy rain and strong wind. |
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Traffic police work together in an attempt to clear the streets of debris and ease traffic congestion in Danang. |
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Matmo, the fifth storm to hit this year, also caused many areas throughout the central region to suffer from power cuts. |
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The clean-up operation to deal with the consequences of the storm gets underway to help local residents return to their lives as normal. |