Storm No. 3 Yagi made landfall in Quang Ninh - Hai Phong with winds of 149 km/h, level 13, blowing away glass panels from high-rise buildings, collapsing cranes, sinking yachts and causing widespread power outages.
In Hanoi, authorities recorded gusts of wind at level 6-7 from early afternoon and continued to increase to level 9-10 that evening.
People are advised to stay off the streets for the next 12 hours.
Given the devastating power of this storm, people need to proactively monitor weather forecasts and complete home reinforcements as soon as possible.
Be especially careful not to open windows or doors during bad weather.
Many people believe that opening windows during strong winds will prevent the roof from being blown off or reduce the intensity of the wind blowing into the house.
However, opening windows actually causes more catastrophic damage, the roof is more likely to blow off. Worse, the wind can break the door and blow leaves, trash... into the house during rain.
Heavy rains caused by storms pose a risk of flooding in most of the northern mountainous and midland provinces. People should brace their houses, reinforce roofs, and raise furniture if they live in low-lying areas.
Lower outdoor billboards and overhead planters.
Bring motorbikes and cars to high places if your house or apartment is in a low-lying area that is prone to flooding.
Prepare enough drinking water and food for 2 days. Storms can cause widespread power and water outages.
Fully charge your phone and other electrical devices. Prepare a rechargeable flashlight in case of power outage or evacuation at night.
In addition, ensuring electrical safety is important. According to the Hanoi Department of Information and Communications, people should stay away from dangerous areas such as power lines and power stations during storms, heavy rain, strong winds and flooding.
It is necessary to guard against unexpected incidents such as falling trees, tree branches falling into power stations, broken electric wires, fallen electric poles, water flooding into power stations... causing fires, explosions, or electrical leaks.
Immediately turn off the power to your home if there is a risk of flooding; do not touch any electrical equipment or appliances with wet hands or walk barefoot on wet floors.
Houses and constructions near the safety corridor of the power station must ensure that they do not encroach on: access roads, water supply and drainage lines, power station ventilation systems, safety corridors of underground power cables and overhead power lines. Avoid allowing wastewater to enter the power works.
In case of fire, explosion, accident or incident, immediately call the Fire Police and Rescue Department at 114 or use the "Fire Alarm 114" application on your mobile device for timely support.
If an electrical incident caused by a natural disaster is detected, people should immediately notify EVNHANOI's Customer Care Center (Call Center 19001288, available 24/7) for timely resolution, minimizing the risk of damage to people and property.
Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh advised city residents not to leave their homes to avoid risks and human losses.
The focus is on ensuring the safety of people's lives and protecting property; paying special attention to protecting dikes, dams, vulnerable areas, and areas at high risk of insecurity in the area...
