Heavy rain and strong winds knock down trees in Hanoi, cars crushed in the middle of the street
Tô Thế |
On the afternoon of July 19, heavy rain and strong winds caused many trees in Hanoi to be uprooted and hit cars. Currently, the authorities are urgently clearing the scene.
On the afternoon of July 19, heavy rain and strong winds caused many trees in Hanoi to lose their roots and break branches. Most of the trees were rotten.Recorded on Nguyen Phan Chanh Street (through Linh Dam urban area), a large tree was uprooted and hit a parked car.The authorities quickly cleared the fallen trees for vehicles to circulate.Many trees were uprooted and had broken branches around Linh Dam urban area. According to the reporter's records, some trees are showing signs of falling, people traveling on Nguyen Phan Chanh and Linh Duong streets need to pay attention.On Xa La Street, many uprooted trees blocked the road, fortunately there were no injuries.On Nguyen Trai Street, there were also trees falling and crushing cars. Currently, Hanoi continues to have rain and wind, people are taking to the streets with great attention.
Currently, there is heavy rain accompanied by strong gusts of wind in Hanoi, posing many potential safety risks to road users. To prevent accidents, people are advised to limit going out if not really necessary; when traveling, they need to reduce speed, keep a safe distance, turn on lights and pay attention to observation.
Do not take shelter from rain under trees, near electric poles, advertising signs or places at risk of landslides and collapses. Motorcyclists and motorbikes need to wear neat raincoats, not obstructing their vision, to avoid wind gusts causing accidents. Large vehicles need to proactively check the brake system, lights, rain glides... to ensure technical conditions when moving in the rain and wind.
For any emergency situations or those that need support, people are advised to contact the Traffic Police Department, Hanoi City Police by phone: 0243.9424451.
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To proactively respond to storm No. 3 and heavy rain, the risk of flash floods, landslides, and inundation, the Prime Minister has issued a telegram directing focused response.
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On the afternoon of July 19, heavy rain and strong winds caused many trees in Hanoi to be uprooted and hit cars. Currently, the authorities are urgently clearing the scene.
According to the representative of the meteorological agency, thunderstorms in Hanoi and some northern provinces this afternoon, July 19, were not due to the impact of storm No. 3 Wipha.
To proactively respond to storm No. 3 and heavy rain, the risk of flash floods, landslides, and inundation, the Prime Minister has issued a telegram directing focused response.
