According to a report from the Quang Ninh People's Committee released at 11 am on July 5, the storm's impact was concentrated mainly in the former Mong Cai area and the Co To special zone, while damage in other localities was minimal. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
The storm damaged the roofs of 96 houses, damaged three cars, swept away or sank 13 boats and floating structures, and toppled 16 electricity poles. It also affected around 1,100 hectares of aquaculture, damaged 40 hectares of rice fields and 5.2 hectares of industrial crops, and knocked down approximately 1,620 trees. Power was temporarily cut in the former Mong Cai area and the Co To special zone to ensure public safety. Total material losses were estimated at VND 20 billion (approximately USD 765,000).
Metal roofing was blown away by storm Maysak in Mong Cai, Quang Ninh Province on July 4 (Photo: D.X.).
Before the storm made landfall, authorities imposed a maritime ban from midday on July 3, moving all 365 tourist boats, 127 island passenger vessels and more than 4,100 fishing boats to safe shelters. Local authorities also evacuated 3,785 people from floating fish farms and aquaculture areas, while another 227 residents from 79 households were relocated from flood and landslide prone areas.
Following prolonged heavy rainfall, emergency teams set up checkpoints, installed warning signs at high risk locations, cleared fallen trees and rescued 12 crew members from a vessel that broke free from its anchor and drifted offshore.
The Quang Ninh People's Committee said the province is now focusing on post storm flood prevention. Authorities continue to monitor the risk of landslides and flooding, clear drainage systems and advise residents not to return to the sea or aquaculture areas until it is declared safe.
