According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 4:00 p.m. on July 19, the center of storm No. 3 (Wipha) was located in the northeastern sea of the North East Sea, at about 20.7 degrees North latitude - 118.4 degrees East longitude. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10 (from 89 to 102 km/h), gusting to level 12.
Storm No. 3 is moving in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of 20 km/h. The storm tends to continue to strengthen as it approaches the North East Sea. By the afternoon of July 20, storm No. 3 will move west-northwest, increasing speed to 20-25 km/h and is likely to continue to strengthen (the strongest wind at sea may reach level 12, gusting to level 15). The center of storm No. 3 is forecast to make landfall in the Northern Delta and Thanh Hoa, with winds of level 8 and gusts of level 10.
The Minister of Industry and Trade requested heads at units in the Industry and Trade sector to focus on directing and directing the work of preventing and responding to storms resolutely, promptly and effectively with the highest spirit and responsibility according to the direction of the Prime Minister and local authorities, and at the same time urgently and strictly implement the tasks:
Departments of Industry and Trade of provinces and cities
Continue to strictly implement Official Dispatches No. 112/CD-TTg dated July 19, 2025 of the Prime Minister, Official Dispatch No. 5305/CD-BCT dated July 17, 2025 of the Minister of Industry and Trade.
Direct hydropower dam owners in the area to deploy the work of protecting hydropower dams and reservoirs, and protecting production. Arrange forces, materials, machinery, and equipment to be ready to respond and overcome incidents.
Strengthen inspection of safety assurance for mineral exploration, exploitation, and processing activities and power grid systems under management.
Direct industrial and commercial production facilities in the management area, especially facilities in areas near the coast or areas at risk of flash floods, landslides, to have a plan to ensure safety for people and property and prepare resources, means, and materials to proactively deploy measures to respond to natural disasters caused by storm No. 3 and storm circulation.
National Power System Operations and Power Market Company
Mobilize reasonable power sources for the National Power System to operate safely and continuously, ensuring adequate electricity supply for the country's economic development and the people's living needs.
Closely coordinate with hydropower reservoir management and operation units to update the actual hydrological situation, flood situation and requirements of competent authorities, ensuring power generation efficiency...
Vietnam Electricity Group
Direct local power units and hydropower dams under their management to focus on preparing adequate human resources, materials, means, and logistics according to the "4 on-site" motto to respond to storm No. 3 and storm circulation.
Coordinate with the Department of Industry and Trade to direct and inspect the implementation of measures to ensure the safety of dams, especially vulnerable dams or dams under construction or repair; the operation of hydropower reservoirs to ensure the safety of the project.
Hydropower dam owners
Strictly comply with the inter- Lake and single-lap hydropower reservoir operation procedures approved by competent authorities, especially when unusual situations occur. Scientific operation, ensuring absolute safety for the project, preventing artificial floods, contributing to reducing floods downstream, in which it is especially necessary to pay attention to notifying people early before operating flood discharge.
Strengthen inspection and assessment of dam status, equipment, items for flood discharge and receiving water, flood discharge warning systems in downstream areas, etc. and promptly overcome shortcomings (if any).
Implement implementation of plans to ensure the safety of dams, downstream areas of reservoirs and unfinished works, especially vulnerable points, incidents caused by previous floods that have not been resolved; ensure timely warnings to authorities and people in downstream areas when releasing floodwaters, especially in emergency flood discharge situations...
