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The typhoon subjected provinces from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang to heavy downpours. Following Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's dispatch, local authorities have mobilized efforts to mitigate the storm’s impact and ensure public safety.
In Quang Tri province, the typhoon uprooted trees, collapsed homes, damaged public irrigation systems, embankments, and other infrastructure, and sank numerous fishing boats. Authorities are currently searching for 12 missing fishermen. Local task forces have been deployed to help residents repair damage and prepare for further heavy rainfall and landslides in vulnerable areas.
Inspecting the storm damage overnight, Tran Phong, Chairman of the Quang Tri People’s Committee, urged local authorities to prioritize public safety.
Phong said: “The top priority is to assess the situation. Immediate repairs should focus on damaged homes and schools. Local police and border guard units should coordinate closely in the field. Electricity must be restored as quickly as possible, and the provincial government stands ready to provide support where needed.”
The Central Power Corporation reported 300 outages across the central region, leaving some 740,000 customers without electricity. Emergency repair crews worked around the clock in affected areas, restoring power to 510,000 households by Monday morning. The company has deployed 1,000 engineers and workers to accelerate recovery.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has instructed localities to address flooding and landslides triggered by post-storm rains, and mobilize forces to support affected communities. He urged local governments to restore essential services quickly, safeguard livelihoods, and stabilize production and daily life. Mr. Ha also inspected critical areas along the Thinh Long sea dike in Ninh Binh province.