Typhoon No. 6 Hits Central Vietnam

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On the afternoon of October 27, Typhoon No. 6, also known as Typhoon Tra Mi, made landfall in the central provinces of Vietnam, bringing significant rainfall and strong winds. Rainfall amounts ranged from 200 to over 600 mm, leading to serious traffic disruptions in provinces such as Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, and Da Nang. In Da Nang, heavy rain and strong gusts caused numerous trees to fall and streets to flood. The city's leadership advised residents to limit going outside and convened emergency meetings to prepare for the storm. In addition to Da Nang, provinces like Quang Nam identified high-risk areas for landslides and began evacuating residents. Despite the severe flooding, authorities are committed to protecting lives and property through rescue operations and traffic safety checks. Given the complex situation, local governments continue to closely monitor the storm's development to implement timely response measures.
Highlights
  • • Typhoon No. 6 (Tra Mi) made landfall in Central Vietnam on October 27.
  • • Heavy rains between 200-600 mm caused flooding in many areas.
  • • Da Nang and Quang Nam were severely affected.
  • • City leaders advised residents to limit travel.
  • • Rescue teams were mobilized to assist residents.
  • • Flooding and landslide risks are becoming significant threats.
  • • Many roads were flooded, impacting transportation.
  • • Emergency management measures have been implemented.
  • • The storm weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall.
  • • The risk of flash floods and landslides remains high in the coming days.
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