Nghe An province bans sea travel due to Typhoon No. 4.
(Baonghean.vn) - In response to the approaching Typhoon No. 4, Nghe An province has issued a ban on sea travel starting at 10:00 AM on August 16th.
Despite warnings about typhoon number 4, many tourists still swam at Cua Lo beach.
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of August 16th, despite numerous warnings about Typhoon No. 4 on mass media, many tourists still defied the danger and swam in the sea during heavy rain.
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| Fishing boats from Cua Hoi (Nghe An province) come ashore to take shelter from the storm. Photo: Nam Phuc |
Following a request from the Provincial Border Guard Command, to ensure the safety of fishermen and vessels, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Head of the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Command requests the Chairmen of the People's Committees - Heads of the Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Commands of Quynh Luu, Dien Chau, Nghi Loc districts, Cua Lo town, Hoang Mai town; the Provincial Military Command; the Provincial Border Guard Command; the Fisheries Sub-Department and other relevant units to urgently implement the following:
1. All types of ships and transport vehicles are prohibited from going out to sea from now on.10:00 AM, August 16, 2018Ships operating at sea must return to shore and anchor for safety.3 PM on August 16, 2018.
2. Utilize all available means and methods to inform vessels at sea about the storm's progress, guide and urge them to seek safe shelter or move out of the danger zone. Instruct vessels to anchor in safe shelters (including tourist and cargo ships); organize the relocation and anchoring of aquaculture cages and floating houses to ensure safety.
Nghe An currently has 3,868 vessels/18,189 workers directly involved in fishing at sea. Currently, local authorities and relevant agencies are urging boats to return to shore and anchor for safe shelter.
Earlier, on the evening of August 15th, the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Nghe An province also issued an urgent dispatch, requesting localities, agencies, units and the people to proactively respond to typhoon No. 4.
