VOV.VN - As Typhoon Wipha approaches with complex developments, northern provinces are urgently implementing preventive measures to minimise potential damage, especially in coastal areas and regions at high risk of flash floods and landslides.
Authorities in Nam Dinh ward, Ninh Binh province, on July 21 activate an emergency evacuation plan for 39 households located in areas vulnerable to landslides and flooding.
Local leaders rush to the scene to oversee the operation and encourage residents to move to designated safe zones.
Residents of Nam Dinh ward are preparing to receive evacuees from areas at risk of landslides or unsafe conditions, relocating them to designated safe shelters.
Hai Phong city plans to evacuate more than 19,700 residents from vulnerable areas ahead of Typhoon Wipha’s expected landfall, with the evacuation to be completed at 8:00 p.m. at the latest.
The north-central province of Thanh Hoa also prohibits fishing vessels from going out to the sea from 8 a.m. on July 21.
As of 7:00 a.m. on July 21, Thanh Hoa has safely brought ashore 6,566 vessels carrying 21,868 workers. Meanwhile, nine vessels with more than 620 crew members remain at sea in the Quang Tri–Hue coastal area. Authorities confirm that all have received updated information about Wipha and are maintaining regular contact with both local authorities and their families.
By 9 a.m. on July 21, at Cai Xa Cong anchorage area in former Ha Long city, there are about 200 vessels to come to take shelter. Quang Ninh has a total of more than 4,200 vessels, with 275 returning to safe shelters.
Many fishermen tie up their vessels and buy necessities. Learning from last year’s Typhoon Yagi, vessels have been anchored since July 20 morning.
At Tuan Chau Port, nearly 130 cruise ships have been anchored. More than 100 passenger ships and 375 cruise ships have been informed about the typhoon and prepare to anchor at the port before July 21 evening.
As Co To special zone is directly affected by the typhoon, local authorities have advised tourists to proactively return to the mainland. For tourists choosing to stay in the zone, the have instructed businesses to ensure their daily needs and safety are fully met during the height of the storm.
Residents in Co To have urgently reinforced their houses before Wipha makes landfall.
As of 10 a.m. on July 21, Quang Ninh have mobilised more than 1,200 officers, soldiers and volunteers to be on duty in assigned areas in response to Typhoon Wipha.
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Từ khóa: Wipha, Typhoon, Wipha, Quang Ninh
Thể loại: Văn hóa - Giải trí
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