As of 8:00 p.m. on September 11, Ho Chi Minh City authorities were still handling the scene at Binh Phu Park (formerly District 6), where an ancient tamarind tree about 20 m high was knocked down by the wind.
The tree fell and collapsed the parking lot (with more than 20 motorbikes inside) and the electrical cabinet in the park.
At the scene, the tree trunk was blown off the ground, creating a hole about 2 m wide.
Not far away, many other trees 10 - 15 m high also broke, blocking the road and pressing on the power system, causing this area to be severely affected.
Previously, at around 5:00 p.m. the same day, on Hong Bang Street, through Cay Go overpass (formerly Minh Phung Ward, District 5), many corrugated iron houses were blown away by the whirlwind, creating a chaotic scene.
The two men near the scene quickly ran out to hold the corrugated iron sheets and move them to a safe place to avoid endangering others. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the incident.
A woman selling a restaurant near Binh Phu Park shared: "The wind is so strong, the trees are falling continuously. Fortunately, a tree fell onto the road quite slowly, so many motorcyclists managed to stop, without any injuries.
Currently, the authorities are continuing to overcome the consequences, clean up the scene and ensure the safety of people in the area.
