(VOVworld) – Typhoon Haiyan has killed 13 people and injured 80 others in Vietnam, according to the Central Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control. At a meeting to evaluate disaster control and recovery work in Hai Phong on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai praised Hai Phong’s efforts to cope with the typhoon. He warned that the storm is still strong, so the city should continue its state of emergency. Hai said: “We have to thoroughly assess losses and step up recovery efforts to support families who have lost loved ones and property. The electricity should be restored by 3 p.m. on November 11^th.”

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai (Photo:Tuoitre.vn)

Typhoon Haiyan in the early morning of Monday hit Hai Phong and Quang Ninh causing huge material losses to these provinces, but no loss of life. On Sunday evening, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai worked with Hai Phong’s steering committee for flood and storm prevention and control and search and rescue. He said: “Heavy rains will come after the typhoon. I’ve ordered forces to stand by to cope with any contingency. The army and police force must coordinate to support civilians.”

Some 4,200 boats have sought shelter and Hai Phong has evacuated more than 23,000 people to safe places and shut down traffic on national highway 10 and in the inner city.

Quang Ninh province has mobilized all army and police to prepare for any contingency. Power was cut at 9 p.m. and Bai Chay bridge was closed Cao Huy Tuong, Head of the Office of the provincial People’s Committee: “5 inspection teams led by provincial leaders have been dispatched to steer activities to cope with the typhoon. People in places at risk of land slides and flash floods have been evacuated. All available forces have been mobilized and are standing by to support the public.”

60 houses have been reported unroofed and dozens of power poles have fallen, causing power outages over a large area.