Ahead of Typhoon Wipha’s landfall, prolonged downpours drenched several areas including Sam Son Ward, Hac Thanh Ward, and Van Loc Commune, submerging residential neighborhoods and major streets.
In Sam Son Ward, roads such as Nguyen Du and Tran Hung Dao were inundated, with floodwaters reaching depths of 40 to 50 centimetres, causing many motorbikes and vehicles to stall.
As of the morning of July 22, heavy rain and strong coastal winds made movement difficult. Images from the area showed residents wading through waterlogged streets under dark skies.
In Thanh Loc Hamlet, Van Loc Commune, floodwaters rose even higher, submerging streets by 70 to 80 centimetres. This densely populated coastal area, with closely packed homes and limited drainage capacity, experienced significant waterlogging.
One local resident expressed frustration as water surrounded his home. “There are not enough drainage pipes to carry runoff to the sea. With this much rain, the whole neighborhood floods easily,” he said.
Water flooded directly into homes, forcing residents to elevate belongings and wade through ankle-deep water to move around.
Ahead of the typhoon's arrival, many residents in Van Loc closed their homes and shuttered businesses. Streets were nearly empty by late morning.
Despite the conditions, some braved the rain to stock up on food supplies. “With the storm coming, essentials may be hard to find in the next few days. I’m buying what my family needs to get through this,” said Xinh, a 35-year-old resident of Van Loc.
