A map details the route of Storm Talim. (Photo by the National Center for Hydro-meterorological Forecasting) By 1pm of July 17, the storm would be 200km to the east of Leizhou Peninsula.By 1pm of July 18, the storm would be above the northern part of the Gulf ofTonkin, with wind speeds of 75-102km per hour and gusts up to 149km an hour.
Due to the impact of Talim, the northern part of the East Sea will experiencestrong winds and rough waves of 4-6 metres.
The National Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention has requested theauthorities from Quang Ninh province in the northern region to Phu Yen in thesouth-central coast to monitor the storm and prepare response measures.
The Commanding Committee of Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Searchand Rescue of Thai Binh province has issued an urgent message, designated asMessage No 02, to all committees responsible for Natural Disaster Preventionand Control and Search and Rescue at every level and branch within theprovince.
This message urgently calls for the strict implementation of Emergency DispatchNo 01, which requires all ships and boats in hazardous areas to immediatelyseek safe locations to avoid potential risks.
These units are responsible for promptly notifying vessel and boat owners andcaptains operating at sea about the storm's location, movement, and safe routesto follow. They must also warn against entering danger zones. Concurrently,these committees shall organise comprehensive monitoring and strict managementof ship and boat sailings, maintaining regular communication with vessels inthe storm-affected area. They will conduct inspections and provide guidance onsafe anchorage for ships and boats. Additionally, they should have rescueforces and resources readily available to promptly respond to any adversesituations that may arise.
The irrigation system in the province would have to appoint staff to workaround the clock. These personnel are responsible for monitoring the waterlevels and actively draining excess water from the system through sluiceslocated under the dyke. Additionally, they regularly inspect the operation ofpumping stations to ensure they are prepared to facilitate drainage for newlytransplanted rice, crops, and low-lying areas.
The People's Committees of districts and cities are urgently directing andurging the pruning of tree branches and reinforcing cages and rafts ofaquaculture and fishing farms in riverside and coastal areas. They are alsodeveloping plans to relocate clam, aquaculture, seafood workers, and householdsliving in dangerous low-lying areas along rivers and estuaries, as well asfishermen conducting business on the river and at sea, to safer locations.
Tran Van Ta, Director of the Maritime Port Authority of southern Kien Giang province,announced the suspension of all passenger transportation services between themainland and the islands due to severe weather conditions. The suspension wouldbe in effect until the weather conditions improve and return to normal.
Specifically, shipping lines and ferries operating on routes between Phu Quoc-RachGia, Phu Quoc-Ha Tien, Rach Gia-Nam Du, and vice versa must suspend theiroperations during this period to ensure the safety of passengers./.
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