Storm Molave, the ninth in the East Sea this year, landed on the central coast from Quang Nam to Binh Dinh on October 28, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Thousands of houses in Binh Dinh province are flooded as storm Molave, the ninth in the East Sea this year, hit the central coastal province (Photo: VNA)
Thousands of houses in Binh Dinh province are flooded as storm Molave, the ninth in the East Sea this year, hit the central coastal province (Photo: VNA)
Storm Molave destroys houses in Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA)
Trees fall down as storm Molave hits Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA)
Trees fall down in Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA)
Trees fall down as storm Molave, the ninth in the East Sea this year, hits Binh Dinh province (Photo: VNA)
Strong wind pulls down a power poll in Tran Phu - Dong Da intersection, Hai Chau district, Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)
Tropical Storm Molave entered the East Sea on October 26, becoming the ninth storm hitting Vietnam this year. As it is forecast to be a ferocious storm which could result in heavy downpours and landfalls in central provinces, many localities have been swiftly conducting prepping measures against it.
With Storm Molave fast approaching the coast, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to close Chu Lai, Phu Cat, Da Nang, and Tuy Hoa airports from 6pm on October 27 to 4 pm the following day.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on October 27 urged the prompt evacuation of residents from coastal, low-lying, tourism, and landslide-prone areas in the central region as Storm Molave is forecast to make landfall on the morning of October 28.
As of 6am on October 28, Storm Molave, the ninth of this year and the fourth storm to hit Vietnam in a tumultuous month, has caused strong gusts and heavy rain in the central coastal city of Da Nang.
Storm Molave, the ninth in the East Sea this year, is forecast to land on the central coast from Quang Nam to Binh Dinh by 10 am on October 28, according to Deputy Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Hoang Phuc Lam.
As Storm Molave, the most powerful in 20 years, is fast approaching Vietnam, subsidiaries of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam or PVN) which are located in areas vulnerable to the storm, have proactively taken measures to protect oil and gas projects and assist local communities when necessary.
Thousands of houses in Binh Dinh province are flooded as storm Molave, the ninth in the East Sea this year, hit the central coastal province (Photo: VNA) 
Thousands of houses in Binh Dinh province are flooded as storm Molave, the ninth in the East Sea this year, hit the central coastal province (Photo: VNA) 
Storm Molave destroys houses in Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA) 
Trees fall down as storm Molave hits Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA) 
Trees fall down in Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA) 
Trees fall down as storm Molave, the ninth in the East Sea this year, hits Binh Dinh province (Photo: VNA) 
Strong wind pulls down a power poll in Tran Phu - Dong Da intersection, Hai Chau district, Da Nang city (Photo: VNA) 
