News DetailAftermath of Typhoon Xangsane in Vietnam
Posted At: October 2, 2006 @ 10:39 PM
Posted By: Reed Timmer
Related Categories: Hurricanes
The coast of Vietnam sustained major damage over the weekend from Typhoon Xangsane, which was packing 90 kt sustained winds at landfall. Our friend James Reynolds was right in the middle of it all in Hoi An, which was in the left eyewall for over 2 hours. The town of Danang, which was in the right eyewall, also sustained major damage with a substantial storm surge. Displayed below are pictures from the road between Hoi An and Danang, which extends along the immediate coast line. There is definite evidence of a major storm surge!
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My sister and I travelled on this road on 15th September and can't believe the devastation!
And imagine if this storm had not weakened slightly before landfall. If it had hit at its peak intensity it would have been catastrophic.
Some people are still missing from the storm surge and flood waters...
http://www.bruneitimes.com.bn/details.php?shape_ID=6673
Back safely in Shanghai now. Many thanks to Reed for posting updates on the chase here!
James.