A powerful typhoon named Noru has struck Vietnam’s coastal regions, resulting in the death of eight people and the disappearance of 17 others in dangerous incidents. Noru first made landfall on September 29, affecting the country’s coastal areas. The storm brought unusually strong winds and heavy rainfall to these regions, as reported by relevant authorities in the country. The forceful winds caused by the typhoon have been inflicting significant damage to infrastructure. Numerous houses have collapsed, and electricity poles have suffered extensive damage, according to the country’s relevant agencies. Additionally, due to the continuous heavy rainfall, many coastal areas have experienced flooding.
Vietnam’s meteorological agency stated that the typhoon initially impacted the central and eastern coastal regions of the country. The storm generated massive waves up to eight meters high and caused storm surges in coastal areas, the agency reported. Vietnam’s disaster management authority said that 17 fishermen have gone missing due to the typhoon. These individuals, belonging to two fishing boats, disappeared due to the exceptionally rough seas. The authority also revealed that contact was lost with another fishing boat, which is now considered missing due to the severe sea conditions. State media in Vietnam reported that eight people have died in dangerous incidents related to the extremely strong winds. One person died due to flooding in Soc Trang City. Reports also indicate that another person was killed in Thai Nguyen Province when a large tree fell. Additionally, state media reported that seven more people were injured in incidents in Ninh Binh Province.
Vietnam’s meteorological agency reported that when the typhoon made landfall, wind speeds in coastal areas reached 117 kilometers per hour. However, they noted that wind speeds have now decreased to 74 kilometers per hour. Typhoon Noru is currently moving towards the regions of Laos. Vietnam’s disaster management authority stated that more than 245 houses have collapsed due to Typhoon Noru. Furthermore, 1,400 hectares of farmland have been flooded. As a result of the flooding, most roads leading to populated areas have been closed. Residents in these areas are now confined to their homes.
Before the typhoon’s arrival, the Vietnamese government had evacuated more than 28,500 people from areas considered to be at highest risk to safer locations. Flights to Vietnam have also been canceled due to Typhoon Noru. Authorities in the country have revealed that four airports have been temporarily closed. Vietnam’s meteorological agency predicts that some regions of the country will continue to experience heavy rainfall over the next two days.
