On September 5th, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development organized an online meeting with ministries, sectors, and localities to prepare response plans for Super Typhoon Yagi, also known as Storm No. 3. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired the meeting.
Mr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, stated that this is an extremely powerful storm with a large circulation. The radius of strong winds above level 8 is about 250km, with winds above level 10 extending to 150km, and the eye of the storm having winds above level 12 within a radius of 80km.
Forecasted path of Typhoon Yagi
International typhoon forecast centers share the view that Storm No. 3 will maintain its super typhoon status (level 16 or higher) until it reaches the coastal areas east of Hainan Island, China.
Thereafter, the storm is expected to move into the Gulf of Tonkin with sustained winds of level 13-14 and gusts of up to level 16. As it makes landfall, it could still pack winds of level 9-12 with gusts of up to level 13-14.
According to forecasts, the storm will cross the northern area of Hainan Island on the night of September 6th and then enter the Gulf of Tonkin, directly affecting all coastal provinces from Quang Ninh to Thanh Hoa.
On the afternoon or evening of September 7th, the storm is expected to make landfall in the northern provinces of Vietnam, after which it will move towards northwestern Vietnam and weaken into a tropical depression before dissipating.
Mr. Pham Duc Luan, Director of the Department of Dyke Management and Flood and Storm Control (MARD), stated: “Storm No. 3 is the strongest storm in the past 20 years that could make landfall in Northern Vietnam.”
Vietnamese Aviation Authority Orders Typhoon Yagi Precautions
To proactively respond to Typhoon Yagi and ensure the safety of aviation activities, personnel, and assets at airports, while minimizing negative impacts on flight operations, the Vietnamese Aviation Authority has requested agencies and units to maintain 24-hour on-call status and strictly adhere to the “Procedure for Responding to Typhoons and Tropical Depressions in Civil Aviation.”
Airports, airlines, and aviation service providers are required to enhance coordination and closely monitor the development of Typhoon Yagi to make appropriate adjustments to flight schedules or change flight times for areas directly affected by the storm, ensuring the safety of aviation activities.
Passengers with flights affected by Typhoon Yagi are advised to actively monitor schedule changes.
Airlines have also issued notifications to passengers. In its latest update, Vietnam Airlines stated, “It is expected that Storm No. 3 – Yagi will directly affect the northern region of Vietnam on September 6-8. The affected airports during this period include Noi Bai (Hanoi), Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Van Don (Quang Ninh), Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), and Vinh (Nghe An).”
Vietnam Airlines recommends that passengers regularly check and update typhoon information to proactively plan their travels during this period.
Affected flights will be
notified to passengers through their contact details provided at the time of booking.
“Vietnam Airlines deeply regrets any inconvenience caused by changes to our flight schedule due to weather conditions, as the safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority. We seek your kind understanding in this unforeseen situation,” the notification added.
Meanwhile, on September 5th, Vietjet had to temporarily suspend the operation of flight VJ966/VJ967 on the Da Nang – Hong Kong (China) – Da Nang route.
Passengers were accommodated on alternative flights when the weather improved. Some other flights were also affected.
“Passengers with travel plans during the period affected by Typhoon Yagi are advised to
actively check their flight status
on the “My Trips” section of the website www.vietjetair.com, the Vietjet Air mobile application, or by contacting Vietjet at the airport for support,” Vietjet’s notification instructed.
The Perfect Storm: As Super Typhoon No. 3 Looms, Thanh Hoa Endures Heavy Rains and Strong Winds, with Trees Uprooted and Strewn Across the Province.
From the evening of September 5th to the early hours of the 6th, heavy rains and strong winds battered the province of Thanh Hoa, causing extensive damage. Many trees were uprooted and toppled, a scene of chaos and destruction was witnessed across the region.
Preparing for the Super Typhoon: Emphasizing Rescue and Relief Operations
Tropical Storm No. 3 is considered the strongest storm in the South China Sea in the past decade. By the morning of September 5, 2024, the storm had intensified to a Category 15, with gusts exceeding Category 17. In the afternoon of September 5, the storm’s intensity is expected to increase further, reaching Category 16 and becoming the most powerful superstorm globally this year.
The Impending Storm: Brace for Impact as Typhoon No. 3 Makes Landfall on September 7th. Local Authorities Urged to Take Preemptive Action.
A powerful storm, Typhoon Yagi, is expected to intensify and rapidly strengthen to an equivalent Category 4 hurricane with winds exceeding 130 mph. The storm is forecast to make landfall along the coast of Northern Vietnam, bringing devastating impacts to the region. The provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh are expected to bear the brunt of this storm, with potential for widespread damage and disruption.
“Vietnam Airlines Reports Impressive Turnaround: H1 2024 Gross Profit Soars to 6.704 Trillion VND, a 2.2X Surge Year-over-Year”
Vietnam Airlines (Vietnam Airlines, code: HVN) has released its reviewed consolidated financial statements for the first six months of 2024, reporting impressive figures with a revenue of VND 52,562 billion, a nearly 20% increase compared to the same period last year. After deducting the cost of goods sold, the gross profit stood at VND 6,704 billion, more than double that of the previous year.
