Urgent response urged as Typhoon Trami looming

Border Guards of Quảng Bình Province prepare personnel and equipment to respond to the storm. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI – Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has urged proactive response to the looming threat of Typhoon Trami, which is barreling toward Việt Nam's central coast.

In a directive to the chairpersons of the People's Committees of the provinces of Thanh Hóa, Nghệ An, Hà Tĩnh, Quảng Bình, Quảng Tri, Thừa Thiên-Huế, Quảng Nam, Quảng Ngãi, Bình Định, and Phú Yên, the city of Đà Nẵng, and the ministries of National Defence, Public Security, Natural Resources and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Industry and Trade, Transport, Construction, and Foreign Affairs, he underscored the imminent danger and outlined critical measures to mitigate its impact.

Typhoon Trami, the sixth to strike the East Sea this year, is gaining strength after sweeping Luzon island in the Philippines. Packing winds up to Level 9, with gusts reaching Level 11, it is forecast to intensify over the next 24-48 hours.

The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting warned that Trami will move westward, potentially affecting offshore and coastal areas from Hà Tĩnh to Bình Định between October 27-29.

In light of this urgent situation, the PM urged ministers and chairpersons of the municipal and provincial People’s Committees to closely monitor the typhoon's progress, adopt immediate response strategies, and ensure all necessary preparations are made to prevent casualties and minimise property damage, particularly those engaged in tourism, aquaculture, and fishing activities along the coast and at sea.

Local authorities were tasked with evacuating residents from floating fish farms and aquaculture watchtowers to safer locations before the typhoon makes landfall. Vessels, including fishing and tourist boats, as well as cargo ships, were advised to steer clear of hazardous areas and seek safe shelter without delay.

To ensure a coordinated and effective response, relevant ministries were assigned specific tasks while national media outlets, including the Vietnam Television, the Voice of Vietnam, and the Vietnam News Agency, have been enlisted to disseminate crucial information and updates to the public. — VNS