Storm Haiyan causes losses to Quang Ninh province
Monday, 11/11/2013 16:03 (GMT+7)
When storm Haiyan landed in the northern province of Quang Ninh on November 11, is destroyed 883 houses and some big structures such as a 52 metre high television antenna mast, with total losses estimated at some VND50 billion. No casualties have been reported.
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Nguyen Van Doc, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, inspects the anchoring area at Van Don district. (Photo: QTV) |
According to Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee, the storm also damaged dozens of classrooms and supplementary constructions, sank 16 ships and boats, and toppled 2 antenna masts and many trees. Meanwhile, 6 of 8 districts and cities lost electricity.
At present, provincial leaders and delegations came to localities to work out prompt measures to mitigate the consequences of the storm, assisting affected families in stabilising their lives, and dealing with possible torrential rain after the storm./.