Telegrams sent to the Chairmen of the People's Committees of the following provinces and cities: Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa; Ministers of Agriculture and Rural Development, Natural Resources and Environment, Transport, Industry and Trade, National Defense, and Public Security.
The dispatch stated: According to the bulletin of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, this morning (September 17, 2024), the tropical depression crossed Ludong Island (Philippines) into the eastern sea of the northern East Sea; at 10:00 a.m. this morning, the center of the tropical depression was at about 16.9 degrees North latitude, 119.9 degrees East longitude, the strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 7, gusting to level 9. The tropical depression is forecast to move west at a speed of 20km/h towards the Hoang Sa archipelago and is likely to strengthen into a storm in the next 24 hours; the storm may 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 the wind level, speed and direction of movement may change). 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, the Prime Minister requests:
1. The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment directs the hydrometeorological forecasting agency to continue to closely monitor, forecast, and provide full and timely information on the developments of tropical depressions to competent authorities and people so that they can proactively deploy response work according to regulations.
2. Ministers of Ministries, Chairmen of People's Committees of the above-mentioned provinces and cities, according to their assigned functions and tasks, shall organize monitoring and regularly and continuously update information on developments of tropical depressions, storms, and floods to proactively direct the implementation of response work appropriate to developments of natural disasters that may affect the management scope of the sector and locality, including:
a) Focus on immediately implementing measures to ensure safety for ships, vehicles and activities at sea and along the coast.
b) Review and complete response scenarios for tropical depressions, storms, floods, landslides, flash floods, focusing on ensuring safety of people's lives and limiting damage to property, and scientifically and safely operating hydroelectric and irrigation dams.
c) Proactively arrange forces, materials, and means, especially in localities expected to be directly affected by storms, floods, and key areas to be ready to respond to tropical depressions, storms, floods, and rescue when required.
3. Vietnam Television, Voice of Vietnam and other media agencies increase broadcasting time and reporting so that people can grasp information about developments of tropical depressions, storms, floods, and instructions from competent authorities, and know how to respond to natural disasters, especially landslides, flash floods, and inundations, to limit damage.
4. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development shall organize a 24/7 duty to closely monitor the situation, proactively direct and urge localities to deploy response work in accordance with actual natural disaster developments, promptly report and propose to the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to direct issues beyond their authority.
5. The Government Office monitors and urges ministries and localities to seriously implement this Official Dispatch; promptly reports to the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in charge on urgent and arising issues./.
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