(Illustrative photo: Le Sen/VNA)

In addition, the Steering Committee requested the aforementioned localities and ministries and agencies to continue implementing the contents of Official Dispatch No. 26 dated September 13th from the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and the National Committee for Search and Rescue.

At the same time, it is necessary to resolutely urge vessels operating at sea to be aware of the location and development of the storm, so that they can move ashore or evacuate from the dangerous area, which has been adjusted to the sea area south of latitude 17.5 degrees; north of latitude 14.5 degrees and west of longitude 113 degrees.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 8:00 AM on September 14th, the center of Typhoon No. 3 was located at approximately 15.5 degrees North latitude and 110.1 degrees East longitude, about 140km east of the Da Nang-Quang Ngai coastline. The strongest winds near the center of the typhoon were at level 8 (60 to 75 km per hour), with gusts at levels 9-10.

Over the next 12 hours, the storm will move mainly westward at a speed of 15 km per hour. By 7 PM on September 14th, the storm's center will be located at approximately 15.3 degrees North latitude and 108.6 degrees East longitude, over the land area of ​​Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces. The strongest winds near the storm's center will be at level 8 (60 to 75 km per hour), with gusts of level 9-10.

Over the next 12 to 24 hours, the storm moved west-southwest at 15 km/h, moving inland and weakening into a tropical depression, then a low-pressure area. By 07:00 on September 15th, the center of the low-pressure area was located at approximately 14.8 degrees North latitude; 106.8 degrees East longitude, over southern Laos. The strongest winds at the center of the low-pressure area decreased to below level 6 (i.e., below 40 km/h).

Due to the influence of the storm, the sea off the coast of provinces from Quang Tri to Binh Dinh will experience strong winds of force 6-7, reaching force 8 near the storm's center, with gusts of force 9-10. The sea will be rough. Coastal areas of Quang Tri and Quang Ngai provinces will experience increasingly strong winds of force 6-7, reaching force 8 near the storm's center, with gusts of force 9-10. The level of natural disaster risk is level 3.

From September 14-16, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in the central provinces of Vietnam and the northern Central Highlands.

From September 15-18, the provinces of North Central Vietnam and the Northern Delta will experience moderate to heavy rain, with some areas experiencing very heavy rain.

A flood is occurring on rivers from Thanh Hoa to Binh Dinh and in the Northern Central Highlands. Water levels on rivers in Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, and Binh Dinh are likely to reach alarm level 1 to alarm level 2, while rivers in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, and the Northern Central Highlands are likely to reach alarm level 2 to alarm level 3, and in some places even exceed alarm level 3. Be prepared for the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas, and flooding in low-lying areas in these provinces. Disaster risk level: level 2.

Additionally, the Gulf of Tonkin area is experiencing strong winds of force 6, with gusts of force 7-8.

In the South China Sea (including the waters around the Spratly Islands), and the waters off the coast of the provinces from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau, there will be strong southwest winds of force 6, gusting to force 7-8, and heavy thunderstorms. Tornadoes are possible during thunderstorms. Level of natural disaster risk: level 1.

Currently, water levels in rivers from Ha Tinh to Quang Binh are rising, while other rivers in Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands are experiencing minor fluctuations. At 1:00 AM on September 14th, water levels were as follows: Ngan Sau River at Chu Le: 5.21m; Gianh River at Mai Hoa: 1.65m; Kon River at Thanh Hoa: 5.31m (as of 7:00 AM on September 13th).

According to forecasts, on September 14th, water levels in rivers in Ha Tinh and Quang Binh will continue to rise, while water levels in rivers in Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, from Binh Dinh to Binh Thuan, and the Central Highlands will fluctuate. From tonight onwards, water levels on rivers from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai will rise.

During this flood event, the peak water levels on the upper reaches of the La River and rivers in Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam provinces are likely to reach levels 1-2, while rivers in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Quang Ngai provinces are likely to reach levels 2-3.

According to Report No. 360 dated September 14th from the Standing Agency of the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of the Border Guard, as of 6:00 AM on September 14th, the Border Guard of coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Binh Thuan, in coordination with local authorities, ship owners' families, and captains, had informed, counted, and guided 40,898 vessels, rafts, and aquaculture watchtowers/210,047 people about the development and direction of the storm to proactively take preventive measures.

Specifically, activities in the central South China Sea involved 471 vessels/5,197 people; and 112 aquaculture cages and watchtowers/houses with 515 people.

According to report No. 01 dated September 13th from the Quang Binh Provincial Border Guard Command regarding the rescue of vessel HD 1597 and the rescue of vessel QB 92780/4 crew members: At 11:00 AM on September 13th, vessel HD 1597 (owned by Mr. Nguyen Van Binh from Hai Duong province) ran aground and sank while dredging at Gianh estuary. The Provincial Border Guard Command directed one vessel/9 coast guard officers from Squadron 2 to organize the rescue, and all four crew members have been brought ashore safely.

At 9:30 AM on September 13th, the vessel QB92780TS (owned by Mr. Le Van Chung from Bo Trach, Quang Binh) ran aground near the southern bank of the Nhat Le estuary. All crew members have safely reached shore and are currently contacting authorities for assistance in towing the vessel ashore.

According to Vietnamplus