Telegram to deal with storm Podul

The path of storm Podul. Photo: North Central Hydrometeorological Station

Forecast for the next 24 hours,The storm is moving rapidly in the West-Northwest direction, at about 30km per hour, and will enter the East Sea around tomorrow morning. At 1pm on August 28, the storm's center was at about 16.4 degrees North latitude; 117.7 degrees East longitude, about 580km east of Hoang Sa archipelago. The strongest wind near the storm's center is level 8 (60-75km/hour).level 10.

Due to the storm's influence, from early tomorrow morning in the eastern sea area of ​​the North East Sea, there will be stormy rain, strong winds of level 6-7, near the storm's eye level 8, gusting to level 10; very rough seas.

Dangerous areas in the East Sea in the next 24 hours(strong wind level 6, gust level 8)): North of latitude 14.5 degrees North; East of longitude 115.5 degrees East.Disaster risk level: level 3.

Over the next 24 to 48 hours,The storm is moving mainly in the West-Northwest direction, traveling 15-20km per hour and is likely to strengthen. At 1:00 p.m. on August 29, the center of the storm was at about 17.0 degrees North latitude; 113.5 degrees East longitude, right on the sea east of the Hoang Sa archipelago. The strongest wind near the center of the storm is level 8-9 (60-90km/hour).level 11.

Over the next 48 to 72 hours,The storm is moving slowly in the West-Northwest direction, traveling 10-15km per hour and is likely to strengthen. At 1:00 p.m. on August 30, the center of the storm was at about 17.7 degrees North latitude; 110.3 degrees East longitude, about 100km South-Southeast of Hainan Island (China). The strongest wind near the center of the storm is level 9 (75-90km/hour).level 11.

During the next 72 to 96 hours and the next 96 to 120 hours,The storm is moving west-northwest at 10-15km per hour and is likely to strengthen.

Storm disaster risk level: level 3.

This afternoon, August 27, the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue issued a telegram on responding to storm Podul. The content of the telegram clearly stated:

To proactively respond to the storm, the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue requests the Chairman and Head of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue of districts, cities and towns; the Provincial Military Command, the Provincial Border Guard Command, the Provincial Police, provincial-level Departments, Boards and branches; Directors of irrigation and hydropower companies in the province and related units to implement the following contents:

1. For sea areas:

- Notify captains and owners of ships and boats operating at sea of ​​the location, direction of movement and developments of the storm to escape or not enter the dangerous area. Dangerous areas in the East Sea in the next 24 hours (strong winds level 6, gusts level 8): North of latitude 14.0 degrees North; East of longitude 118.0 degrees East and adjusted according to forecast bulletins.

- Organize the counting and close management of sailings and maintain regular contact with vessels operating in the storm-affected area to promptly handle possible bad situations; check and guide the mooring of vessels at the wharf, especially the mooring areas around the islands; organize instructions to ensure safety for tourists along the coast.

2. For inland areas: Check the safety of irrigation dams, hydroelectric dams, dykes, and areas at high risk of landslides and flash floods to prepare response plans in case of an incident.

3. Prepare forces and means for rescue when requested.

4. Provincial Radio and Television Station, Nghe An Newspaper, Ben Thuy Coastal Information Station and other mass media increase broadcasting time, report on the storm's developments, the direction of the Provincial People's Committee, the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue so that people know, proactively prevent and respond.

5. Organize a serious 24/7 on-duty shift and regularly report to the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue./.