The heat is more intense than average.
This information was presented by Mr. Hoang Duc Cuong, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Meteorology and Hydrology ( Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment ), at the National Conference on Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue in 2024, on the morning of May 10th.
According to Mr. Cuong, in January 2024, heatwaves only occurred locally in the southeastern region. From February until now, there have been three widespread heatwaves in the southeastern region on February 13-19; February 22-March 4; and especially from March 8 to the first 10 days of April 2024, the southern region experienced continuous and prolonged widespread heatwaves.
The 2024 National Conference on Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, was held on the morning of May 10th.
In the Northwest, North Central, and Central Highlands regions, there will be localized heatwaves, with daily maximum temperatures generally ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 38 degrees Celsius in some areas; specifically on March 5th, there will be widespread heatwaves in the North and Central Central regions, and on March 6th, the heatwave will persist in the Central Central region with daily maximum temperatures generally ranging from 36-38 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 39 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Notably, from March 31st to April 4th, the Northwest, North Central, and Central regions of Vietnam experienced widespread heatwaves. Some areas experienced intense and exceptionally intense heat, with daily maximum temperatures commonly ranging from 36-39 degrees Celsius, and in some places reaching 40-41 degrees Celsius.
Mr. Cuong predicted that in the coming period, the intensity of the heatwave will increase and gradually spread to other areas of the Northern, North Central, and Central Central regions. The heatwave in the Southern region will continue for many days until around the first half of May. In the Northern and Central regions, hot and intensely hot weather is likely to occur more frequently in July and August compared to the average, with precautions needed against exceptionally severe heatwaves. The heatwave is expected to gradually decrease from the second half of August in the Northern region and from September in the Central region.
According to Mr. Hoang Duc Cuong, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, the heatwave in July and August this year will be more intense than the average.
In the Central Highlands and Southern regions, drought conditions are expected to continue until the first half of May. In the Central region, there is a possibility of prolonged drought until the end of August.
Regarding typhoons and tropical depressions, they are unlikely to appear in the South China Sea from now until the first half of June. From around the second half of June, there is a possibility of typhoons and tropical depressions in the South China Sea. In 2024, it is forecast that there will be approximately 11-13 storms in the South China Sea and 5-7 storms affecting the mainland. Typhoon and tropical depression activity is likely to be concentrated in the latter half of the typhoon season (September-November 2024).
Improving forecast quality
According to Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan, to prevent, respond to, and minimize damage caused by natural disasters and incidents, the following key tasks need to be focused on in the coming period: Implementing legal documents and directives of the Party, State, and Government ; reviewing, supplementing, and perfecting the system of legal documents on disaster prevention and control. Advising on the consolidation of the organization and operation of the National Civil Defense Steering Committee, the Standing Office of the Civil Defense Steering Committee, and the Civil Defense Commands of ministries and local levels after the Decree guiding the implementation of the Law on Civil Defense is issued, ensuring continuous and effective operation without interruption in directing and advising on responses to natural disasters, incidents, and epidemics. Improving the quality of forecasting, warning, and monitoring of natural disasters.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan delivered a speech at the conference.
The organization effectively directs, commands, and implements response efforts to major natural disasters. It reports and compiles damage reports, proposes emergency remediation measures, and provides medium- and long-term support. It strengthens inspection, supervision, and guidance of disaster relief efforts to ensure they are carried out correctly, targeting the right beneficiaries, and are effective. It deploys working groups to inspect the use of the 2023 central government budget reserve to support localities in disaster and landslide relief, reporting to the Prime Minister for decisions on handling cases of improper allocation, misuse, or implementation contrary to legal regulations. It applies science and technology and fosters international cooperation. It conducts information and communication campaigns to raise public awareness. It responds to natural disaster incidents and conducts search and rescue operations.
Concluding the conference, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang stated that while no typhoons made landfall in Vietnam in 2023, the year presented more uncertainties than in previous years, including localized flooding, record-breaking heat, saltwater intrusion, and severe erosion in the Mekong Delta. Overall, disaster response has been more effective, and forecasting quality has improved. From the central government to local authorities, proactive measures have been taken to mitigate damage caused by natural disasters. This is a commendable achievement.
Key issues to note include: inconsistent awareness of natural disasters, with some instances of complacency. Inspection, monitoring, and enforcement are still inadequate in some areas. Some legal regulations are not clear and contain overlaps. Nationwide, the resilience of infrastructure remains insufficient.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang concluded the conference on the morning of May 10th.
The Deputy Prime Minister requested that, in 2024, the organizational structure be streamlined in accordance with the Law on Civil Defense, which takes effect from July 1, 2024. A decree guiding the implementation of the Law on Civil Defense should be developed soon to ensure its effectiveness. Legal documents should be further refined, including the need for some new mechanisms and policies. Communication and information dissemination should be intensified to raise awareness among all, primarily among officials carrying out the task, and then among the general public, using more appropriate and effective methods. Inspection and supervision should be strengthened, especially before the rainy season and floods; and disaster prevention and control scenarios should be regularly reviewed.
Meteorological and hydrological forecasting agencies and related sectors should improve the quality of forecasts to ensure timeliness and accuracy. The operational capacity of each ministry, sector, and locality should be enhanced. Investment resources should be mobilized to support those affected by incidents and damages.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his hope that international organizations would strengthen the exchange of information and experience in forecasting; and pay attention to supporting investment in equipment and aid for Vietnam's disaster prevention and control efforts...
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