According to information from the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the strongest wind near the center of the storm is strong at level 9-10 (75-102km/h), gusting to level 12, moving in the Northwest direction at a speed of about 15km. /H. It is forecast that in the next 24-48 hours, storm No. 2 will continue to move northwest and affect Quang Ninh province from tonight, causing heavy rain and strong winds at sea level 6-7, gusting to level 9. Weather above The province has scattered light rain and wind level 4-5.
As soon as there was information about the storm, Quang Ninh province issued telegrams and documents to proactively respond to storm No. 2.
To date, localities and the province's armed forces have mobilized nearly 1,228 officers and soldiers to prevent natural disasters, 27 cars of all types, 10 ships, and 32 boats. The combined force of units of Military Region III, Ministry of National Defense, includes: 1,435 officers and soldiers, 41 cars, 8 ships, 27 boats, 6 special vehicles. All are on duty in assigned areas, ready to perform their duties.
Regarding the work of calling for boats and ensuring the safety of aquaculture areas, there are currently 398 cruise ships operating normally and will complete the move to the shelter before 4:00 p.m. on July 22, 2024.
Fishing vessels of all types include 5,556 vessels, of which 256 offshore vessels (offshore) have been informed about the storm and are moving to fishing wharves, anchorages, and fishing ports inside and outside the province. Currently, a number of fishing boats are anchored at fishing wharves in the province, while 24 fishing boats are anchored and moving to shelters; 5,229 near-shore vessels operate along the coast with the "go in the morning, return in the afternoon" method. The ships will anchor at fishing wharves and sheltered lagoons in the province and Cat Ba and Do Son fishing wharves (Hai Phong) in the afternoon. Today.
The entire province has 2,889 marine aquaculture facilities (including 2,357 mollusc farming facilities and 532 marine fish farming facilities) that have been informed about the storm and are organizing to move people ashore. The work is expected to be completed before 4pm today.
The Border Guard of Quang Ninh province will organize storm warning flares to call and notify ships and boats to take shelter in Co To, Van Gia, and Ngoc Vung from the evening of July 22, 2024.
Regarding tourists on the island routes, according to information from the Inland Waterway Port Authority of Quang Ninh province and the Department of Tourism, there are currently 3,512 tourists on the island routes. This afternoon, transportation of guests to the mainland will be organized. For tourists wishing to stay on the island, the Department of Tourism and localities have directed tourism businesses to organize thoughtful reception.
In addition, the Transport sector has directed road management units to be ready to arrange response forces at key locations (Bai Chay bridge, Ha Long - Van Don expressway, underground spillways...). Bai Chay Bridge will temporarily stop allowing people and rudimentary vehicles to travel when there is wind above level 6. Localities prepare and review plans to arrange vehicles and human resources to be ready to respond when situations arise.
The Coal Industry is ready with facilities and human resources to respond to heavy rain situations on mines and mines exploited by the industry's units and is ready to support localities when requested.
It is forecasted that from the evening of July 22, 2024, there will be rain in the province lasting until July 25, 2024 with common rainfall ranging from 50 - 150mm, in some places up to 200mm/time.
