The ferry between Đồng Bài and Cái Viềng resumed operations on September 9th, transporting residents and tourists to Cát Bà Island after four days of being cut off from the mainland due to the impact of Storm No. 3 (YAGI)
The first ferries carried thousands of people, including tourists, from Cát Bà Island to the mainland. Many tourists had an unforgettable experience as they rode out the super storm. Locals quickly returned to the mainland to inform their relatives about the severe damage caused by the storm and to bring back essential supplies, including fuel, food, and other necessities.
Along the trans-island flower road of Cát Bà, the mountains were left bare as the storm snapped branches and uprooted trees. Many electric poles and street lamps were also toppled by the strong winds.
In the central market of Cát Bà town, dozens of stalls belonging to local households were reduced to rubble and lay in ruins.
Numerous restaurants collapsed, and their structures and interior property were severely damaged.
Mr. Toàn, a 55-year-old resident of Cát Bà town, shared that he had never witnessed such a devastating storm. According to him, the storm caused extensive damage to the infrastructure of local businesses, restaurants, hotels, and residential homes, resulting in significant economic losses.
In the aftermath of the storm, residents began cleaning up their homes and shops. Many materials, equipment, and possessions were rendered useless and turned into debris.
Some businesses were able to salvage usable goods from the wreckage.
Núi Ngọc Street, one of the busiest commercial streets in Cát Bà town, was transformed into a mountain of garbage and debris. Residents shared that after the storm, Núi Ngọc Street was in disarray, with the street blocked and paralyzed by the wreckage of people’s belongings.
Núi Ngọc Street in Cát Bà town was littered with debris, and the electrical and communication wire systems were in disarray, awaiting repairs.
A house on Núi Ngọc Street collapsed, trapping several motorcycles inside.
At Cát Cò Beach, high-end resorts, hotels, and tourist areas also suffered severe damage. The storm destroyed glass doors and windows, damaged roofs, and caused structural damage to buildings and enterprise property.
A small building next to a famous hotel in Cát Bà had its roof blown off by the storm.
According to preliminary statistics from the People’s Committee of Cát Hải District, Storm No. 3 caused damage to over 4,000 houses, hotels, restaurants, and service businesses, as well as 19 schools with roof damage, 5 damaged healthcare facilities, and 16 damaged cultural works. In addition, 21 boats were damaged (including 10 sunken tourist boats), 10 telecommunication poles were knocked down, and 27 electric poles were broken.
Restoring Power to 4.8 Million Customers
As of the morning of September 11, units of the Northern Power Corporation have successfully restored power to 4.8 million customers out of the total of over 5.9 million affected by Typhoon No. 3.
Restoring Power to 4.2 Million Customers Affected by Typhoon Yagi
As of the morning of September 9, the Northern Power Corporation had successfully restored power to 4.2 million affected customers in the wake of Typhoon Yagi.
The Storm’s Devastating Wake: Insurers Brace for Trillions in Claims from Typhoon No. 3
Preliminary statistics from major insurance companies reveal that the compensation payout for the damage caused by Typhoon Yagi has surpassed 1,000 billion VND.
Increasing Overnight Fees for Cat Ba Island’s Bay Visits
From August, Haiphong City will implement an increased fee for visiting the bay route in the Cat Ba Archipelago and overnight stays in the bay, ranging from 300,000 to 650,000 VND per guest. This new fee structure represents a significant increase of 20 to 42.85% compared to the current rates.
