The content of the telegram stated that this afternoon (October 24), storm Tra Mi crossed Lu Dong island (Philippines) into the northern East Sea, becoming the 6th storm in the East Sea in 2024, with the strongest wind near the storm center at level 9, gusting to level 11.
According to the forecast of the National Hydrometeorological Forecasting Center, in the next 24 to 48 hours the storm will continue to strengthen, the strongest wind near the storm's center can reach level 11-12, gusting to level 14-15.
The storm is moving west towards the Hoang Sa archipelago, then may affect offshore and coastal waters of the Central region (from Ha Tinh to Binh Dinh) between October 27 and 29.
This storm is forecast to be very strong, with very complex developments. Its direction of movement and wind level may change due to the impact of many weather patterns at sea.
To proactively respond to storms and floods that may occur in the mainland of the Central region due to the impact of storms, the Prime Minister requests:
Ministers and Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and cities proactively organize close monitoring, update forecast information and storm, rain and flood situations to promptly direct and deploy response work according to the "four on-site" motto according to assigned functions and tasks, not to be passive or surprised to ensure safety of life and minimize property damage for people.
Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and cities shall direct the review and update of response plans for natural disasters, storms and floods in the locality; based on the actual situation and the potential impact of storms and floods in the locality, proactively provide timely information, direct and guide people to respond to storms and floods.
Focus on organizing inspection, counting, proactively informing and guiding vehicles and boats (including fishing boats, transport ships, and tourist boats) still operating at sea to know, not to enter or exit dangerous areas or to return to safe shelters; take measures to ensure safety for boats at anchorage areas.
Review and implement measures to ensure safety for tourism, aquaculture and fishing activities at sea, estuaries and coastal areas; resolutely evacuate people on cages and aquaculture huts to safe places before the storm directly affects them.
Based on specific situations, proactively decide on sea bans for fishing vessels, transport vessels, and tourist vessels.
Check and be ready to evacuate people from dangerous areas, especially those at risk of deep flooding, landslides, river mouths, and coastal areas.
Control traffic, organize traffic flow, guide traffic, limit people from going out during storms and heavy rains to ensure safety.
Review and prepare to evacuate people in areas at risk of deep flooding, flash floods, and landslides; prepare forces, vehicles, equipment, and necessities according to the "four on-site" motto to be ready to respond to all situations.
Check and proactively take measures to ensure safety of reservoirs and downstream areas; arrange permanent forces ready to operate, regulate and handle situations.
Ministers of the Ministries of National Defense and Public Security direct forces stationed in the area to review response plans, proactively organize and deploy forces and means to be ready to support localities in responding to storms and floods, evacuating people, and conducting rescue operations.