Storm Noul leaves one dead, several injured in Thua Thien-Hue
Storm Noul, the fifth in the East Sea this year and which made landfall in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on the morning of September 18, has so far killed one person and injured 23 others.
Storm Noul causes falling trees and utility poles in Hue city of Thua Thien-Hue province (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - Storm Noul, the fifth in the EastSea this year and which made landfall in the central province of Thua Thien-Hueon the morning of September 18, has so far killed one person and injured 23others.
The death was caused by a falling tree, in Phong Dien district’s PhongThu commune.
Phong Dien is among the localities that have borne the brunt of thestorm, with others being Quang Dien, Phu Vang, and Phu Loc districts, Huong Traand Huong Thuy towns, and the city of Hue.
Strong winds have blown the roofs off 1,664 houses.
Two women were injured while another woman went missing on August 18 in storm-relatedcircumstances in the neighbouring provinces of Quang Binh and Quang Tri,respectively.
Noul hit Vietnam’s central localities, especially Da Nang, Thua Thien-Hue,Quang Binh, and Quang Tri, with wind speeds reaching 90-100 km/h and hitting 135km/h at times. The storm weakened upon landfall and became a tropical lowpressure system.
It is forecast that central localities will continue to experience heavyrains on the afternoon and evening of August 18.
In response to the storm, the Ministry of Transport has issued an urgentdispatch guiding the monitoring and prompt updating of the storm’s developments,search and rescue efforts, and traffic management./.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 16 issued a notice, asking relevant ministries, agencies and localities to keep a close eye on the development of Storm Noul and put forth specific tasks.
Noul, the fifth storm to enter the East Sea this year, is gaining strength, heading to the central region of Vietnam and is expected to make landfall on September 18.
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent document requesting three airports in the central region to suspend operation on September 18, the day storm Noul is slated to land in the region.
Storm Noul, the fifth to enter the East Sea this year, made landfall in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on September 18 morning, causing heavy downpours, strong winds and lightning.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it would adjust schedules of flights from/to Vinh airport in the central province of Nghe An on September 18 as storm Noul hit the region earlier on the day.
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Storm Noul causes falling trees and utility poles in Hue city of Thua Thien-Hue province (Photo: VNA) 
