Nghe An issues telegram to proactively respond to tropical depression that is likely to strengthen at sea

The content of the telegram clearly states: According to the forecast bulletin of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 a.m. on July 14, 2023, a tropical depression near the East Sea was active in the East of Luzon Island (Philippines) with coordinates 17.6 degrees North latitude; 122.5 degrees East longitude; wind force level 6, gust level 8. It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the tropical depression will enter the East Sea and is likely to strengthen.

To proactively respond to the tropical depression, the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention - Search and Rescue and Civil Defense requests the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention - Search and Rescue of coastal districts, cities and towns; relevant departments, branches and agencies to direct the implementation of regular and close monitoring of the developments of the tropical depression, strictly manage means of transport going to sea; organize counting and notify owners of means of transport, captains of ships and boats operating at sea of ​​the location, direction of movement and developments of the tropical depression to proactively avoid, escape or not move into dangerous areas.

Dangerous areas in the next 24 hours: From latitude 17.5 to 21.5 degrees North latitude, East of longitude 118.0; in the next 48 hours: North of latitude 18.0, East of longitude 114.0 (dangerous areas are adjusted in forecast bulletins).

According to the forecast, from this evening to the morning of July 15, the midlands, the Northern Delta and Thanh Hoa will have showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain with rainfall of 20-50mm, in some places over 70mm.

At the same time, prepare forces and means for rescue when required. Review activities at sea, aquaculture and seafood to have a plan ready to respond to the impact of the Tropical Depression.

Units: Provincial Radio and Television Station, Nghe An Newspaper, Ben Thuy Coastal Information Station and mass media agencies strengthen measures to inform about the developments of the Tropical Depression to authorities at all levels, owners of means of transport operating at sea and people to proactively prevent and respond.

Localities and units organize on-duty seriously and regularly report to the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense.