Matmo aftermath

As heavy rain caused by Typhoon Matmo lashed Việt Nam, streets in northern provinces turned into rivers, daily life ground to a halt and authorities raced to protect communities from rising floodwaters.

Swift response averts electrical hazard in Hà Nội floods

Flooding over 30cm deep was reported around 10am on Tuesday at the Hà Nội's Tú Mỡ – Phạm Hùng intersection. Many passersby experienced tingling sensations, and some fell while wading through the water, suspected to be due to a power leakage.

Việt Nam military mobilises to tackle typhoon aftermath

In the Directive No 5741/CĐ-TM, which was sent on Tuesday to military units, General Nguyễn Tân Cương, Chief of the General Staff of the Việt Nam People's Army required the commands of military regions 1, 2, 3 and 4 to assign forces and resources to support local authorities and people.

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