Da Nang residents move cars to higher ground as storm Fengshen nears

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 15:26 GMT+7

Da Nang residents move cars to higher ground as storm Fengshen nears

Residents in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang moved cars to higher ground on Wednesday to avoid flooding ahead of heavy rains forecast as storm Fengshen approaches.

Long lines of parked vehicles were seen along sidewalks and elevated roads in areas such as 2-3 Street, 30-4 Street, Nguyen Tat Thanh, Le Thanh Nghi, and Y Lan Nguyen Phi Streets, as concerns grew over severe weather conditions.

Storm Fengshen, the 12th storm to enter the East Vietnam Sea this year, is expected to make landfall early on Thursday and bring heavy rain to central Vietnam, intensified by a cold air mass, according to the national weather forecast agency.

Da Nang residents move cars to higher ground as storm Fengshen nears- Ảnh 2. — Vehicles are parked in a long line along an elevated area in Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang, central Vietnam, October 22, 2025. Photo: Doan Cuong / Tuoi Tre

“I moved my car to 30-4 Street last night to avoid flooding,” said Hoa, a resident of Hoa Cuong Ward.

“The 2022 floods were bad, so I’m not taking any chances.”

Da Nang residents move cars to higher ground as storm Fengshen nears- Ảnh 3. — Cars are parked along a sidewalk in Da Nang, central Vietnam, as residents prepare for possible flooding, October 22, 2025. Photo: Doan Cuong / Tuoi Tre

Strong winds and intermittent rain were reported across Da Nang on Wednesday morning.

Gusts on the Thuan Phuoc Bridge, at the mouth of the Han River, made it difficult for motorcyclists to cross.

Da Nang residents move cars to higher ground as storm Fengshen nears- Ảnh 4. — Cars are parked along a sidewalk in Da Nang, central Vietnam, as residents prepare for possible flooding, October 22, 2025. Photo: Doan Cuong / Tuoi Tre

The Da Nang government has issued an emergency directive ordering departments and local authorities to prepare for flooding, including evacuation plans for high-risk areas.

Residents have been urged to stock food and essential supplies for at least three days.

All evacuation plans must be finalized by 5:00 pm on Wednesday.