At 10 am on Wednesday, typhoon Molave began to strike parts of Da Nang, especially its eastern coastal areas, with gusty winds and heavy rain.

Large waves hailing from the sea ceaselessly washed upon ashore whilst rainwater spilled over Vo Nguyen Giap coastal route, and many trees fell down on roads due to the storm-triggered hurricane-force winds.

Meanwhile, some homes in Da Nang had their roofs blown off, and a light pillar fell down at the intersection of 3 February - Dong Da streets.

Till now, no human casualties have been reported across the city during this powerful typhoon’s rampage.

Data published by Da Nang Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, and Search and Rescue show that an additional 3,000 people across Da Nang were evacuated to safety on Wednesday morning, bringing the total figure to 95,236.

Water spilling over coastal Vo Nguyen Giap street

Rows of trees being screwed down in high winds

Big wave whipping strongly on the shore along My An and Sao Bien beaches

Very rough seas

A corner of Hoa Cuong Nam Ward being dampened by strong gales.

Branches of trees along Nguyen SInh Sac Street in Lien Chieu District falling down

The total rainfall poured down in Da Nang between 1pm on Tuesday and 1.pm on Wednesday reached 15-40mm, even over 53mm in some parts.

Han River’s muddy water rising constantly

Staff from Da Nang Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Force clearing fallen trees near the Dragon Bridge

The corrugated iron fence knocked down by gusty winds in Son Tra District.

Sea level rising close to the shore

Many fallen trees on streets, and power cuts reported in many parts of Son Tra District

Police in Son Tra District assisting a fallen road user who was trying to cross the Han River Bridge during the storm’s rage

A section of Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District immersing in gales at 10am on Wednesday

High winds blowing off the frame of an outdoor stage at the East Sea Park

By XUAN SON, HOANG HIEP, TRIEU TUNG- Translated by A.T