Storm No. 6 is forecast to have unpredictable developments and intensity, Nghe An plans to focus on response

According to information from the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, at 7:00 a.m. on October 18, the center of storm No. 6 was at about 18.4 degrees North latitude; 113.8 degrees East longitude, about 310km northeast of Hoang Sa archipelago. The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 12-13, gusting to level 15, moving in the West Southwest direction at a speed of about 15km/h.

Forecaststorm number 6After moving closer to the sea, the Central provinces will interact with cold air, so the development and intensity will be unpredictable.

Location and direction of storm No. 6. Photo source: nchmf.gov.vn

In order to proactively and effectively respond to and limit damage caused by storms and post-storm floods, the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense requests the Steering Committees for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of districts, cities, towns and relevant agencies and units to seriously implement the contents of Official Dispatch No. 34/CD-QG dated October 16, 2022 of the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control - National Committee for Incident Response, Natural Disasters and Search and Rescue; and Official Dispatch No. 11/CD-BCH dated October 16, 2022 of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue and Civil Defense.

Inform vehicle owners and captains of ships and boats operating at sea of ​​the location, direction of movement and developments of the storm so that they can proactively avoid, escape or not move into dangerous areas, ensuring safety of people and property; maintain communication to promptly handle bad situations that may occur.

At the same time, focus on checking and reviewing residential areas, resolutely evacuating people, vehicles and properties from dangerous areas, especially areas at risk of landslides, flash floods, and inundation to ensure the safety of people's lives and properties and State properties.

In particular, promote propaganda work, instruct people on skills to ensure safety, limit risks during floods; absolutely do not let people have subjective thoughts before, during and after storms.

Relevant units immediately deploy assigned tasks.

Accordingly:

The North Central Region Hydrometeorological Station focuses on closely monitoring the developments of storms and post-storm floods, forecasting and promptly informing authorities and people to proactively respond appropriately.

Department of Transport: Prepare forces, materials and means to promptly handle incidents, ensure smooth traffic on main traffic routes; urgently direct and coordinate with localities and relevant agencies to carry out the clearance of auxiliary works serving the construction of traffic works that affect flood drainage.

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Directs the work of ensuring the safety of dykes, dams, and aquaculture activities, especially weak dams, full dams, and projects under construction or repair; protects agricultural production. Prepares plans for flood control when heavy rain occurs.

The Provincial Military Command, the Provincial Border Guard Command, and the Provincial Police are ready with forces and means to support the evacuation, relocation of residents, search and rescue, response and overcoming the consequences of storms and floods when requested; The Provincial Border Guard Command, based on the developments and forecasts of storms, promptly advises the Provincial People's Committee to issue orders.sea ​​banif necessary.

Press agencies should increase the time and report promptly on storm and flood developments and response instructions so that people can know and proactively prevent and avoid...