Storm Nari, the 11^th to enter the East Sea so far this year, is forecast to lash the mid-central region of Viet Nam early tomorrow morning.

These photographs, taken by reporters Dac Manh and Trong Hung, show various proactive measures being taken by Da Nang’s residents as they prepare for the storm’s arrival.

Waves up to 3m in height along the coast

Local fishermen bringing their coracle ashore

Securing a boat

A crowded store selling steel wire

Residents on Pham Van Dong Street carefully secure their home’s folding front door

Sandbags being prepared to secure sheet-metal house roofs

Collecting sand at the Hoa Khanh Industrial Park

A tree being strengthened