Local authorities should not be complacent about Typhoon No. 6.
On the afternoon of October 25th, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held an online conference with localities to discuss the implementation of response plans to Typhoon No. 6.
Presiding at the Hanoi location was Comrade Le Minh Hoan, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, along with representatives from various ministries, departments, and agencies.
At the Nghe An location, Comrade Phung Thanh Vinh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, along with representatives from various units and sub-departments, were present.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 13:00 on October 25th, the typhoon's center was located at approximately 17.6 degrees North latitude and 117.3 degrees East longitude, in the eastern part of the North East Sea, about 560km east-northeast of the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands. The strongest winds near the center of the typhoon reached level 10 (89-102 km/h), with gusts up to level 12. The typhoon was moving west-northwest at a speed of 15-20 km/h.
Forecasts indicate that from early morning on October 27th, the sea areas off the provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Ngai (including Con Co and Ly Son island districts) will experience increasingly strong winds, reaching levels 6-7, then increasing to levels 8-9, with winds near the storm's center reaching levels 10-11, gusting to level 14; sea waves will be 3-5m high, and 5-7m near the storm's center; the sea will be extremely rough.
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Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep said that this is the first storm to hit Central Vietnam in 2024, predicted to cause heavy rain and potentially flooding similar to that of 2020.
According to assessments, this storm will have very strong winds at sea, which may weaken upon landfall but will linger for a considerable period. Therefore, coastal provinces need to pay attention to the issue of coastal erosion. Local authorities need to disseminate information to the public as quickly, accurately, and widely as possible about the situation and the storm's trajectory.
Local authorities need to have plans in place to urge boats and ships to seek safe shelter from the storm, possibly issuing longer sea closures to ensure the absolute safety of fishermen and vessels. Aquaculture areas should plan for harvesting to minimize losses; at the same time, rice harvesting should proceed with the principle of "better to harvest while still green than wait until it's overripe." In addition, reinforce houses, elevate property, proactively identify areas at risk of landslides, and develop appropriate evacuation plans to ensure safety.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is directing the safe operation of interconnected hydropower reservoirs. The Ministry of Transport is making calculations to prevent traffic disruptions in provinces and cities directly affected by the storm.
In his concluding remarks at the conference, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan emphasized: Looking back at the damage caused by typhoon No. 3, all departments and localities must not be complacent or negligent in any aspect, but must proactively develop prevention and response plans with the highest determination, creating specific scenarios for each situation to avoid being caught off guard or unprepared.
Local authorities and residents are closely monitoring storm warnings and forecasts to proactively take preventive measures and minimize damage. Strengthen inspections and reviews of residential areas along rivers, streams, dikes, lakes, dams, and low-lying areas at high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides to proactively organize the relocation and evacuation of people when situations occur... Be ready to implement measures to drain water, protect production; prevent and control flooding in urban areas and low-lying areas to ensure minimal damage.
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In Nghe An province, in response to the developments of Typhoon No. 6, the Provincial People's Committee and the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense issued official dispatches to relevant localities and units to proactively respond.
According to a report from the Provincial Border Guard Command, Nghe An currently has 2,833 vessels and 13,638 workers directly involved in fishing. Currently, no vessels are located in the danger zone. All vessels operating at sea have received notification of the location and direction of Typhoon No. 6.
Currently, the province is directing increased inspections of boat mooring, ensuring safe operation of hydroelectric reservoirs, and instructing localities to develop plans to protect crops and livestock before the storm, accompanied by heavy rain, makes landfall...
