Nghe An urgently cleans up fallen trees after storm No. 10, ensuring people's safety

Clip: Quang An - Nguyen Hai

According to the reporter's records on the morning of September 29, on the streets of Quang Trung, Nguyen Du, Le Duan, Le Mao, Nguyen Van Cu, Phong Dinh Cang... in the wards of Truong Vinh, Thanh Vinh, Vinh Hung, Vinh Phu... the most visible scene was trees broken and fallen after storm No. 10 raged through the night. People had difficulty moving, many streets were impassable or had only one-way traffic.

Fallen trees block Phong Dinh Cang street. Photo: Quang An

According to preliminary statistics of Vinh Green Park Joint Stock Company, there are about 6,000 trees in the area that were broken after the storm. This is not a small loss, because these trees are mostly old trees, which survived storm No. 5 a month ago. However, now they cannot withstand the strong and relentless winds of storm No. 10 all night long. Many trees that were recently re-erected by the forces have now been uprooted again, beyond the possibility of being saved.

A series of trees fell on Le Duan Street, vehicles could only go one way on the morning of September 29. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Nguyen Anh Dung - Director of Vinh Green Park Joint Stock Company said: “After storm No. 10, we mobilized all human resources and equipment to clear fallen trees. Hundreds of workers were divided into many groups, using cranes and chainsaws to work continuously to quickly clear the road, ensuring safety for people. Along with that, the company closely coordinated with electricity and telecommunications to promptly handle unsafe areas.”

Trees and bus stop in front of Vinh University gate were knocked down. Photo: Quang An

Most of the trees that fell this time were old trees that had withstood storm No. 5 a month ago. Photo: Nguyen Hai

Faced with the traffic congestion after the storm, the People's Committees of the wards have also immediately deployed solutions. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phong - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Truong Vinh Ward emphasized: "We have determined that clearing fallen trees is an urgent task. On-site forces including police, militia, union members and youths have been mobilized to the maximum, in coordination with Vinh Green Park Joint Stock Company. The top priority is to clear the main roads so that people can travel conveniently and safely."

Authorities clear fallen trees on Le Duan Street. Photo: Quang An

By noon on September 29, on many central streets, authorities and workers were still working urgently, trimming and transporting fallen trees out of the roadway while in residential areas, people proactively participated in cleaning, collecting branches, leaves and garbage. This cooperation contributed to speeding up the recovery process, gradually restoring the urban appearance after the storm.

Large trees are sawed into small pieces for easy transportation. Photo: Quang An

Vinh Phu ward authorities trim fallen trees. Photo: Nguyen Hai

While it is necessary to urgently overcome the immediate consequences, in the long term, localities need to develop a comprehensive tree management strategy, from choosing species suitable for the climate and soil, to planting techniques, care, and regular pruning. Thus, the new urban tree system can truly ensure safety against extreme natural disasters while maintaining the value of the landscape and ecological environment.

Source: https://baonghean.vn/nghe-an-khan-truong-thu-don-cay-xanh-gay-do-sau-bao-so-10-dam-bao-an-toan-cho-nguoi-dan-10307300.html