The Da Nang authorities are making every effort to deal with the aftermath of Monday’s tropical storm Rai, which has now weakened into a low pressure zone in southern Laos.  So far, no human casualties have been reported in the city.

Workers from the Green Trees-Park Company re-planting a fallen tree

According to preliminary statistics released by the city’s Green Trees-Park Company, a total of over 520 trees alongside local streets were uprooted during the storm.  The replanting of all the fallen trees is expected to be completed by late tomorrow.

In Hoa Vang District, it was reported that 155 houses were inundated by floodwaters.  32.5ha of local rice paddy fields, as well as some flower and vegetable growing areas, were flooded.  The total cost of damage to the district is estimated to reach 910 million VND.

As for Lien Chieu District, some houses in Hoa Khanh Nam Ward were submerged in floodwaters of up to 40cm due to the prolonged torrential rain.

Flooding along an alley in Hoa Vang District

In the districts of Ngu Hanh Son and Son Tra, some families suffered short power outages due to damaged power transmission lines.  The electricity supplies to the affected households have now been restored.

Meanwhile, some schools across the city suffered damage, including lost roofs and broken glass in windows and doors.  Also, some local concrete electricity poles were felled.

It was reported that 2 local fishing vessels were sunk, and one transport ship suffered engine failure at sea but no casualties were recorded.

In addition, about 800 workers from the city’s Urban Environment Company have been sent to local districts to tidy up local streets and residential areas.

Today, local pupils from primary to senior levels went back to school.

Despite the effects of the storm, the prices of food at local markets have remained unchanged.

On Monday, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air cancelled or rescheduled flight departures and arrivals from central region airports because of safety concerns.