Around 1 p.m., a heavy downpour lasting over 30 minutes, coupled with strong gusts of wind, struck Bac Gia Nghia ward (formerly Dak Nong). The storm uprooted numerous trees along Huynh Thuc Khang and Ton Duc Thang streets.

A car parked at the 19/8 Guesthouse was crushed by a fallen tree, sustaining significant damage. Photo: Ngoc Huy

A car parked at the 19/8 Guesthouse was crushed by a fallen tree, sustaining significant damage. Photo: Ngoc Huy

At the 19/8 Guesthouse, two large trees were uprooted, crushing two parked cars. The vehicles sustained heavy damage to their hoods and bodies. "Fortunately, there was no one in the cars at the time," said Trinh Anh, chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Gia Nghia ward (UBND).

The storm also tore the roofs off more than 10 houses and blew down several signs and welcome gates. Power lines and telecommunication cables sagged, with some sections short-circuiting, disrupting traffic and residents' daily lives.

While there were no injuries, the storm caused significant property damage, estimated at billions of Vietnamese dong (VND).

A welcome gate and telecommunication cables lie damaged on a street in Bac Gia Nghia. Photo: Ngoc Huy

A welcome gate and telecommunication cables lie damaged on a street in Bac Gia Nghia. Photo: Ngoc Huy

Immediately following the storm, local authorities mobilized police, militia, and residents to clear fallen trees, trim branches, repair infrastructure, and assist affected households in stabilizing their lives.

Tu Huynh