From urban areas to coastal villages devastated after storm No. 13, Gia Lai suffered heavy damage

On the morning of November 7, a scene of devastation covered all the streets and alleys in the center of Quy Nhon city, especially the areas of Quy Nhon Nam and Quy Nhon wards, after being swept by storm Kalmaegi (storm No. 13) during the night.

Electric pole on Nguyen Thi Dinh street (Quy Nhon Nam ward) collapsed. Photo: Hoai Phuong

Along Tay Son, Hoang Van Thu, Ngo May, Nguyen Trung Tin, Nguyen Thi Dinh, Xuan Dieu streets, houses were torn apart by the wind, many roofs were blown away, and a series of trees were uprooted, blocking the road, causing traffic jams. Many restaurants and cafes were completely blown down by the wind, and their belongings were severely damaged. Photo: Hoai Phuong

Ms. Thu Huong (38 years old, residing in Quy Nhon Nam ward) shared:

Ms. Thu Huong (38 years old, residing in Quy Nhon Nam ward) shared: "The storm was so terrifying, the wind was terrible. The porch and ceiling of my house were torn apart, collapsed on the car, causing about 100 million VND in damage." Photo: Hoai Phuong

The campus of a project in Quy Nhon was left bare after a night of devastation caused by a storm. Photo: Hoai Phuong

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Hoa - Chairwoman of Quy Nhon Nam Ward People's Committee, immediately after the storm passed, the local government mobilized all forces, especially the shock force, to each residential area to support people to overcome the consequences. Photo: Hoai Phuong

A billboard at a building in Quy Nhon has only its frame left. Photo: Hoai Phuong

“Since 4am this morning, the entire force has been present in the neighborhoods, coordinating with the rescue force and the tree company to cut down fallen trees and clear traffic routes. There have been no injuries or deaths recorded in the area; 3 houses collapsed and 89 houses had their roofs blown off,” Ms. Hoa informed. Photo: Hoai Phuong

In Canh Vinh commune, a series of electric poles were broken and fell onto the road after the storm. Mr. Duong Hiep Hoa - Chairman of Canh Vinh Commune People's Committee - said that the locality is currently sending forces to count and handle the situation to ensure smooth traffic. Photo: Hoai Phuong

Xuan Thanh fishing village (Phu My Dong commune) devastated after the storm. Photo: Neil Nguyen

Mr. Pham Anh Tuan - Chairman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee - said that Gia Lai is the locality that "took the brunt" of storm No. 13 with very strong intensity (level 11-14). Thanks to careful preparation, the authorities were able to rescue nearly 200 people right at the time the storm made landfall. Photo: Neil Nguyen

According to Mr. Tuan, initial statistics show that storm Kalmaegi killed two people, damaged more than 3,000 houses, paralyzed the electricity and traffic systems, and caused heavy damage to crops, livestock, and poultry. Total initial damage is estimated at over VND5,000 billion. Photo: Hoai Phuong

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