Hanoi (VNA) – Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city, the two northern coastal localities hit by Storm Prapiroon, are quickly dealing with its consequences after it made landfall on July 23.
The storm, which weakened into a tropical depression the same day, is forecast to continue inducing prolonged downpours, causing flooding and landslides.
Ha Long city and Co To island district of Quang Ninh province have been hardest hit by Prapiroon, the second tropical storm in the East Sea so far this year, with several landslide sites spotted, various trees uprooted, and crops destroyed. Five households in Ha Long were evacuated urgently while about 50 roadside trees in Co To pulled down.
Right after the storm downgraded, residents and competent forces in Co To joined hands in handling its aftermaths.
Quang Ninh has asked its localities, especially mountainous and coastal areas that house mines and projects, to promptly take measures against possible landslides and flooding, and personnel to work round the clock in the areas prone to such disasters and to evacuate residents there to safe places.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has maintained its close coordination with relevant agencies in monitoring the situation and keeping localities and units updated on weather developments to take response measures.
Competent forces in the province also stand ready to provide aid when needed, ensuring human and property safety.
The standing office of the steering committee for natural disaster prevention and search and rescue of the northern province of Bac Giang also reported that as of 4pm on July 23, heavy rains had inundated 2,273 ha of rice and 5.5 ha of other crops across the locality, caused landslides in Luc Nam district, and flooded some streets in Bac Giang city.
In the central province of Thanh Hoa, the storm also damaged many sections of roads and several houses in Muong Lat, Quan Son, and Quan Hoa districts./.
