Typhoon Yagi’s strong winds swept through Hanoi in less than a day, leaving many streets desolate and devastated. On many routes, traffic would have been completely disrupted if authorities had not promptly cut down trees and cleared the roads.
Many Hanoians woke up to a scene of trees and corrugated iron roofs lying on the streets. Many ancient trees in iconic locations of Hanoi also fell down.
After the storm the streets became desolate
Hanoi was like a torn picture after Typhoon Yagi swept through. Trees were broken and scattered, power lines were tangled, and corrugated iron roofs were flying everywhere, creating a chaotic symphony. As soon as the wrath of nature subsided, people and authorities quickly poured into the streets, working together to clean up and overcome the consequences.
Once the most colorful place in the capital, Phan Dinh Tung Street also became desolate after the storm.
Phan Dinh Phung Street, once ablaze with autumn flowers, has now become desolate. The once-beautiful flower carts have now given way to bare, leaning trees like exhausted old soldiers after a battle.
Large fallen trees block traffic routes.
Abandoned bouquets of fresh flowers are scattered along the street known as the most beautiful in Hanoi in autumn. Surprisingly, amidst the desolate scene, there are still young people who come, cameras in hand, regardless to capture unique moments.
Chaotic scene on Phan Dinh Phung street
Phan Dinh Phung Street is not only a street, but also a living museum of Hanoi's history and culture. Rows of ancient dracontomelon and cajuput trees with giant roots clinging tightly to the ground, stretching their cool green arms to the sky, forming giant umbrellas to shade the street. On hot summer days, the shade of these trees is an ideal place for city dwellers to rest and relax. The chirping of cicadas blends with the rustling of leaves to create a gentle symphony, lulling them to sweet dreams. The peaceful, quiet space here has become a part of the childhood memories of many Hanoians.
Despite the chaotic scene, many young people still come to check in.
According to the representative of Hanoi Green Parks One Member Co., Ltd., as of 3:00 p.m. on September 8, according to incomplete statistics, in the area assigned to the company to manage storm No. 3, about 3,000 trees fell and were uprooted (including many trees with large diameters) and about 3,500 cases of broken tree branches on the streets of 12 districts (not including cases in alleys, hamlets, and premises of agencies, organizations, and individuals)...
The company has mobilized 100% of its forces, mobilized all equipment, means, and tools for natural disaster prevention, and arranged on-call forces ready to respond to requests to clear fallen trees and broken branches caused by storm No. 3.
