Quynh Luu: Preparing to prevent storm number 3

(Baonghean.vn) - To proactively prevent storm number 3 in the East Sea, named storm Kalmaegi, which continues to move quickly, has a wide range of influence, and is complex and unpredictable, in order to minimize damage caused by the storm, on September 15, 2015, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Quynh Luu district issued a telegram on preparations for storm number 3.

Accordingly, the Chairman of the People's Committee of communes and towns, heads of units, and heads of sub-committees for flood and storm prevention and control are requested to continue to implement measures to notify owners of vessels operating at sea of ​​the location, direction of movement and developments of the low pressure area so that they can proactively avoid, escape or not enter dangerous areas. Monitor and count vessels operating at sea, closely manage the departure of vessels and maintain regular communication with vessel owners, especially with offshore fishing vessels. The Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Search and Rescue of Quynh Luu district coordinates with Border Guard Station 148 - Quynh Thuan to regularly contact vessels operating at sea to inform them of the developments and direction of the storm so that vessels can proactively avoid it. At the same time, organize forces to coordinate with communes to guide the arrangement, anchoring, securing and have plans to protect assets for vessels returning to the port to avoid collisions and damage.

Fishing boats of Quynh Luu fishermen anchored at Lach Quen port (Afternoon of September 15, 2014)

Quynh Luu district currently has 1,170 vessels, including nearly 800 vessels with a capacity of 20 CV or more. As of the afternoon of September 15, the vessels of fishermen in Quynh Luu district have returned to safe anchorage.

According to the forecast of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storm Kalmaegi is a very strong storm with complex developments. At 10:00 a.m. on September 15, the center of the storm was at about 18.2 degrees North latitude; 117.3 degrees East longitude, about 570 km East Northeast of Hoang Sa archipelago. The strongest wind near the center of the storm is at level 12, level 13 (ie from 118 to 149 km per hour), gusting to level 15, level 16. It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the storm will move west, then change direction to west-northwest, traveling about 25-30 km per hour and is likely to strengthen further.

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