On September 18, the Border Guard of Thua Thien Hue province said that in the face of the complex developments of the tropical depression that is likely to strengthen into storm No. 4, the Border Guard of this province has inspected and directed border posts along the coastal border area to urgently implement response measures. In particular, it focuses on calling ships to take shelter ashore and guiding ships to anchor safely.
Due to the influence of the tropical low pressure circulation, which may strengthen into a storm, the province is forecast to have the strongest rainfall concentrated from the evening of September 18 to September 20. The total rainfall for the entire period is commonly 150 - 300mm, with some places over 450mm. Currently, the localities of the province are urgently reviewing and proactively developing plans to respond to the weather situation.
By 12:00 on September 18, the Border Guard Command of Thua Thien Hue province had called for 1,884 vehicles/10,685 workers, all boats had entered safe anchorage (100%). Fishing boats from other provinces had entered anchorage: 23 vehicles/194 workers.
The Provincial Border Guard Command requested coastal Border Guard Stations to coordinate with local authorities, ship owners, and captains to organize and guide vehicles to anchor to avoid collisions, broken anchors, and drifting.
Previously, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province Nguyen Van Phuong also signed an urgent dispatch directing localities and units in the province to urgently carry out a number of tasks to respond to the tropical depression that is moving inland and may strengthen into a storm.
