The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has provided a list of key areas affected by storm No. 3 Wipha.
Focus of heavy rain
- Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, south of Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An.
Regarding coastal strong winds, waves and rising water
- Quang Ninh: Bai Chay, Ha Tu, Hong Gai, Ha Long, Mong Cai 1,2,3 wards; Co To and Van Don specialties.
- Hai Phong: Bach Long Vy special zone, Cat Hai special zone and Hai An, Duong Kinh, Do Son wards; Kien Thuy, Tien Lang communes.
- Ninh Binh: 15 coastal communes including Giao Minh commune, Giao Hoa commune, Giao Phuc commune, Giao Hung commune, Giao Binh commune, Giao Ninh commune, Hai Hung commune, Hai Quang commune, Hai Tien commune, Hai Xuan commune, Hai Thinh commune, Rang Dong commune, Nghia Lam commune, Kim Dong commune, Binh Minh commune; Con Tron dyke section from K20+000 - K21+633; Hai Hau sea dyke; Con Tron dyke, Hai Thinh II, Hai Thinh III.
- Hung Yen: Thai Thuy and Tien Hai communes.
- Thanh Hoa: 16 communes and wards in the water area include Nga An, Tan Tien, Van Loc, Hoa Loc, Hoang Tien, Hoang Thanh communes, Sam Son ward, Nam Sam Son ward, Quang Ninh, Quang Binh, Tien Trang, Ngoc Son, Tan Dan, Hai Linh ward, Tinh Gia ward, Hai Binh ward and Nghi Son ward.
Risk of flash floods and landslides
- Thanh Hoa (24 communes): Muong Lat, Muong Chanh, Muong Ly, Nhi Son, Pu Nhi, Quang Chieu, Tam Chung, Trung Ly, Quan Son, Tam Lu, Trung Ha, Na Meo, Son Thuy, Son Dien, Muong Min, Tam Thanh, Hoi Xuan, Nam Xuan, Thien Phu, Hien Kiet, Phu Le, Trung Thanh, Trung Son, Phu Xuan...
- Nghe An (50 communes): Bac Ly, Chieu Luu, Huoi Tu, Huu Kiem, Keng Du, Muong Xen, Muong Long, Muong Tap, My Ly, Na Loi, Na Ngoi, Huu Khuong, Luong Minh, Nga My, Nhon Mai, Tam Quang, Tam Thai, Tuong Duong, Yen Hoa, Yen Na, Muong Quang, Que Phong, Thong Thu, Tien Phong, Tri Le, Binh Chuan, Cam Phuc, Chau Khe, Con Cuong, Mau Thach, Mon Son, Chau Binh, Chau Tien, Hanh Thiet, Hung Chan, Quy Chau, Chau Hong, Chau Loc, Hop, Muong Chung, Muong Ham, Quoc Minh, Hop Nghia, Nghia Nghia, Nghia Nghia Thien, Nghia Thien, Nghia Thien, Nghia Thien, Nghia Thien, Nghia Lam, Nghia Nghia Thien.
- Son La: Muong leo, Moc Chau ward, Pung Banh.
Recommendations from the meteorological agency
Regularly monitor forecast and storm warnings from official channels such as the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Television, Local Radio Station, weather application or ward/commune loudspeaker.
- Realty houses, tie corrugated iron roofs, windows, prune tree branches near the house, and move objects that may be swept away by the wind.
- Reserve necessities, medicine, flashlights, chargers... to prevent power outages or evacuation.
- Do not leave home when there are strong winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms, stay away from areas at risk of landslides, flash floods, deep flooding, ponds, lakes, and construction works.
- move safely, do not go through overflow culverts, flooded areas or have electrical short circuit when storms occur.
- Strictly follow the evacuation and relocation instructions of local authorities.
For fishermen and coastal residents:
- Absolutely do not go to sea or operate at sea during the storm. Proactively anchoring boats safely to avoid collisions.
- moves boats to shelter before strong winds occur, according to the instructions of border guards and local authorities.
- turn off all power sources at cages, canh chung at sea or along rivers and estuaries.
- Do not stay on ships, boats, cages during the storm, even if you have anchored safely.
- Shorten the time to harvest seafood (if any) to minimize damage when the storm comes.
