Amid the storm, people were forced to stay at their homes from 8 p.m. on the same day.
Meanwhile, wind howls and big waves of 2-3 meters slashed the coastal regions. All restaurants, hotels and houses in the coastal area strengthened measures to protect their properties from the superstorm. Residents were without power for several hours in some places in Da Nang last night due to heavy rain and strong winds.
At 8 p.m. on the same day, the Da Nang Department of Transport closed the bridges of Thuan Phuoc, Han River, Dragon and gave instructions on safe places for evacuators.
The city of Hoi An, Quang Nam Province also recorded heavy rainfalls, gusty winds and big waves of 3 to 4 meters pummeling sea embankments. The entire city was lost power and many trees along streets were uprooted.
At 10:30 p.m. the coastal area of Binh Son District in the province braced for powerful winds along with extreme rains.
Under the impact of typhoon Noru, whirlwinds blew up 120 house roofs and damaged booths in Cua Viet market; and four people were injured.
Last night, at a conference of the steering committee for typhoon Noru prevention and control with Central provinces including Quang Tri, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh asked the storm-affected localities to prepare foods and be ready for rescuing in case of isolation. Protection measures need to be strengthened for key works such as sea embankments, hospitals and electricity systems.
