Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment Nguyen Xuan Cuong has asked localities from Quang Ninh to Ninh Binhto prepare for Typhoon Mun, the second arising in the East Sea that is forecastto make landfall on early July 4.
The minister asked localities to guide vessels to hide insafe shelters and keep in touch with the mainland, while calling ships operatingat sea back.
He stressed the need to ensure safety for 1,640 touristsstuck on Co To island of Quang Ninh and inform them of the storm’s developments.
Localities should pay special attention to safety of dykes,especially in Thai Binh province, while keeping a close watch on reservoirs andhydropower plants, he asked.
It is necessary to alert locals in mountainous areas on therisks of flash floods and landslides, requested the minister.
He also asked the Centrefor Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting tomonitor the development of the storm and provide timely updates.
According to Colonel Tran VanDinh, head of the rescue department of the Border Guard High Command, as of6:00am of July 3, safety guidelines have been provided to 56,557 fishingvessels, 484 tourist ships, 146 cargo shops, five foreign vessels, along withfish farms.
From Quang Ninh to Ha Tinh,there are 43 major dykes that need protection.
It is scheduled that on lateJuly 3, workers in caged fish farms in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh and NamDinh will be moved to safety.
According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting,Typhoon Mun was about 410km south-southeast off Quang Ninh and Hai Phong’smainland as of 4:00am of July 3.
In the next 24 hours, thestorm is forecast to move west-northwest at a speed of about 10-15km per hour.-VNA
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