Super Typhoon No. 3 (Yagi) is expected to intensify into a destructive storm, possibly reaching Category 15 with gusts over Category 17. It is forecast to make landfall around late afternoon on September 7, 2024.
According to the latest updates, between the night of September 6 and the early morning of September 7, Super Typhoon No. 3 will enter the Gulf of Tonkin with intense winds of Category 12-13 and gusts up to Category 15. It will then move towards the coastal areas of the northern provinces of Northern and North-Central Vietnam.
On land, from noon to late afternoon on September 7, the provinces from Quang Ninh to Ha Tinh are expected to bear the brunt of the storm, with Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh being the five provinces/cities forecasted to experience the strongest impact. Wind speeds in coastal areas near the storm’s eye could reach Category 9-11 with gusts up to Category 13. From September 7 to 9, Northern and North-Central Vietnam are expected to be lashed by heavy rains and strong winds.
In preparation for Super Typhoon No. 3, authorities in the North-Central provinces have begun implementing responsive measures, tailored to the specific conditions of each locality…
THANH HOA ENSURES SAFETY ALONG THE COAST AND AT VULNERABLE AREAS IN HOANG HOA
In anticipation of Super Typhoon No. 3, the People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa province and the provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue, and National Defense have issued directives to relevant departments and localities. These instructions emphasize the importance of closely monitoring the typhoon’s development and taking proactive measures in line with the principle of “four on-site readiness.”
Currently, there are 6,116 vessels and 19,901 laborers in the province. Of these, 5,281 vessels with 13,335 laborers are docked at ports, while 835 vessels with 6,566 laborers are still operating at sea. Specifically, 820 vessels with 6,397 laborers are in the Gulf of Tonkin, 13 vessels with 149 laborers are in the South China Sea, and the remaining 2 vessels with 20 laborers are in other waters. All vessels have been informed about Super Typhoon No. 3 (Yagi) and are maintaining regular contact with authorities and their families.
Mr. Le Duc Giang, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa province, instructed relevant authorities and localities to continue accounting for all vessels and encourage them to leave dangerous areas for safer locations. Ensuring the safety of people, fish cages, and aquaculture farms is a top priority, as is the safety of tourists during the typhoon’s landfall. On the mainland, localities are urged to expedite the harvest of ripe rice fields, adhering to the principle of “better green at home than old in the field.”
Proactive measures are also being implemented to safeguard coastal dikes and river dikes, especially vulnerable sections or those under construction. Particular attention is being given to areas that experienced coastal erosion and encroachment in August, such as Hoang Truong, Hoang Thanh, and Hoang Phu in Hoang Hoa. Water management companies are prepared to drain excess water and mitigate flooding to protect agricultural production and low-lying areas. Additionally, measures are in place to drain water from low-lying areas prone to deep flooding due to heavy rains and storm surges.
NGHE AN PROVINCE URGES FARMERS TO HARVEST RICE WITH THE “BETTER GREEN AT HOME THAN OLD IN THE FIELD” APPROACH
In Nghe An province, on September 4, the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Nghe An province issued an urgent dispatch, No. 34, directing the urgent implementation of responsive measures for Super Typhoon No. 3.
According to the Border Guard Command of Nghe An province, there are 2,833 vessels and 13,638 laborers directly engaged in seafood exploitation in the province. As of 10:00 AM on September 4, 1,926 vessels with 8,573 laborers were docked at ports, while 907 vessels with 5,065 laborers were operating at sea.
Of these, 135 vessels with 523 laborers were in the Hoang Sa waters, 459 vessels with 3,377 laborers were in the Gulf of Tonkin, 296 vessels with 1,025 laborers were operating along the provincial coastline, and the remaining 17 vessels with 140 laborers were operating in other provinces. No vessels were reported to be in dangerous areas, and all vessels have maintained contact with authorities.
Nghe An province is home to over 1,061 large and small reservoirs. Currently, 57 reservoirs are full, 322 reservoirs have water levels above 70%, and 527 reservoirs have water levels between 40% and 70%. The large reservoirs managed by water management companies have undergone inspections and trial operations, with approved operation plans in place. There are also 22 hydroelectric reservoirs in operation, including 8 reservoirs operating according to the approved inter-reservoir operation process for the Ca River basin: Ban Ve, Khe Bo, Chi Khe, Nam Non, Nam Mo, Ban Ang, Nhan Hac A, and Chau Thang.
To date, Nghe An province has harvested 38,887 hectares of summer-autumn rice out of a total area of 76,481 hectares. Localities are expediting the harvest with the principle of “better green at home than old in the field.” Over 5,000 hectares of winter crops have been sown. The total aquaculture area in the province is 20,298 hectares, with 4,040 cages, pens, and rafts. The People’s Committee of Nghe An province has directed that no one should stay on the cages during the typhoon and flood season.
It is worth noting that heavy rains have occurred in mountainous areas of the province recently, increasing the risk of landslides and flash floods in these regions. The province has developed response scenarios, including five evacuation scenarios for coastal residents to prevent storm surges. Depending on the typhoon’s intensity, local authorities will implement the appropriate evacuation plan.
To proactively respond to the typhoon, Nghe An province has instructed relevant sectors and localities to closely monitor forecasts and updates, taking responsive measures in line with the “four on-site readiness” principle according to their assigned tasks and authority. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of people’s lives and minimize property damage.
HA TINH PROVINCE: STAYING VIGILANT AND AVOIDING ANY UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
On September 4, the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue, and National Defense of Ha Tinh province convened a meeting to discuss responsive measures for Super Typhoon No. 3.
As of September 4, the harvest of the summer-autumn rice crop in Ha Tinh province has reached 95.8% (43,000/44,878 hectares), with approximately 1,800 hectares left to be harvested, mainly in Loc Ha, Huong Son, Ha Tinh city, Nghi Xuan, and Hong Linh Town. The unharvested aquaculture production is estimated at 6,534 tons.
Regarding fishing vessels, Ha Tinh province has 3,056 vessels with 9,740 laborers, and most of them are aware of the approaching Super Typhoon No. 3 and have plans to dock safely.
Characterizing Super Typhoon No. 3 as a strong and complex storm, Mr. Vo Trong Hai, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ha Tinh province, emphasized the need to stay vigilant. He noted that Ha Tinh province has not experienced direct typhoon landings in recent years, which could lead to complacency. He instructed relevant units and localities to closely monitor the typhoon’s development and be ready to respond, informing residents and ensuring the safety of people’s lives and property.
Ha Tinh province is committed to the “four on-site readiness” principle in typhoon response, accelerating the harvest of summer-autumn rice, and preparing evacuation plans for residents in vulnerable areas. They are also coordinating the operation and regulation of water levels in reservoirs.
All fishing vessels have been called to return to safe harbors, and plans are in place to evacuate people from vessels, cages, watchtowers, aquaculture farms, and low-lying coastal areas to safer locations. Inspections of critical dike sections and reservoirs are being conducted, focusing on vulnerable or under-construction sections.
The provincial military, police, and border guard forces are prepared to assist local authorities in responding to the typhoon, evacuating residents, and conducting rescue operations if needed.
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