Nghe An issues urgent dispatch to respond to tropical depression that is likely to strengthen into a storm

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Head of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense has just issued Official Dispatch No. 37/CD-UBND to the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense; Commanders of the Provincial Military Command, Provincial Border Guard Command; Director of the Provincial Police; Directors of departments; Heads of provincial-level departments, branches and organizations; Chairmen of the People's Committees of districts, cities and towns; Director of the North Central Region Hydrometeorological Station; Chairmen and Directors of irrigation and hydropower companies in the province.

According to the bulletin of the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, at 4:00 a.m. on September 18, the center of the tropical depression was at about 16.7 degrees North latitude; 113.8 degrees East longitude, about 250 km east of Hoang Sa archipelago. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is level 7, gusting to level 9; moving mainly in the West direction at a speed of about 25 km/h. It is forecasted that in the next 24 to 48 hours, the tropical depression is likely to strengthen into a storm, with intensity of level 8-9, gusting to level 10-11. The storm can directly affect the sea and mainland of our country, causing strong gusts and heavy rain in the Central Central and North Central regions in the coming days.

The development of this tropical depression is still very complicated (it is forecasted that it may change in terms of wind level, speed and direction). To proactively respond to the tropical depression that is likely to strengthen into a storm, especially the risk of heavy rain, flooding, landslides, flash floods that may occur, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Head of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Control, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense (PCTT-TKCN and PTDS) requests:

The North Central Region Hydrometeorological Station continues to closely monitor, forecast, and provide full and timely information on the development of the tropical depression to authorities and people so that they can proactively deploy response work according to regulations.

Directors of departments; Heads of provincial-level sectors, branches and organizations; Chairmen of People's Committees of districts, cities and towns and relevant agencies and units, according to their assigned functions and tasks, shall organize regular monitoring and updating of information on developments of tropical depressions, storms, floods and rains to proactively direct and deploy appropriate response work to developments of natural disasters that may affect the management scope of the sector and locality.

In which: Focus on immediately implementing measures to ensure safety for ships, boats, vehicles and activities at sea and along the coast. Review and complete plans and scenarios to respond to tropical depressions, storms, floods, landslides, flash floods, focusing on ensuring safety of people's lives and limiting property damage; operate reservoirs, hydroelectric dams and irrigation works scientifically and safely. Proactively arrange forces, materials and vehicles, especially in key areas to be ready to respond to tropical depressions, storms, floods and rains; rescue when required.

The Provincial Radio and Television Station, Nghe An Newspaper, and press agencies increase broadcasting time and reporting so that people can grasp information about the developments of tropical depressions, storms, floods, and instructions from competent authorities, and know how to respond when natural disasters occur, especially landslides, flash floods, and inundations, to limit damage.

The Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Disaster Prevention and Control organizes on-duty teams to closely monitor the situation, proactively direct and urge localities to deploy response work in accordance with actual natural disaster developments; promptly synthesize damages, report, and propose to the Provincial People's Committee to direct and handle issues beyond its authority.

Requesting Directors of departments; heads of provincial-level departments, branches and organizations; Chairmen of People's Committees of districts, cities and towns and relevant agencies and units to seriously implement./.