On September 18 and 19, many locals and tourists were surprised to see dozens of bougainvillea trees "fallen" all over Bach Dang walking street (Hai Chau district, Da Nang city).
These bougainvillea trees are planted in pots, anchored with very sturdy cables. However, most of these bougainvillea trees are leaning and lying flat on the sidewalks and pedestrian streets.
Speaking with Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Truong Thanh Dung, Vice Chairman of Hai Chau District People's Committee, said that these bougainvillea pots were not knocked down by the wind, but were instead left on the road by the authorities to avoid the rain and wind breaking the pots and branches.
"The district proactively laid the bougainvillea pots down to prevent the wind from knocking the plants over and breaking the pots. Previously, several times when there was just a little wind, the pots were knocked over and broken," said Mr. Truong Thanh Dung.
According to the People's Committee of Hai Chau District, on September 18 and 19, all stalls on the walking street must be closed and not allowed to trade to avoid damage caused by storms and rain.
"Tomorrow (September 20), when the rain and wind stop, Hai Chau District People's Committee will proactively put the bougainvillea pots back to normal," said Mr. Dung.
