On September 27, the Ministry of National Defense issued issued issued issued an urgent dispatch No. 6113/CD-BQP on focusing on emergency response to Storm No. 10.
The dispatch clearly stated that according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storm No. 10 moved quickly to the mainland, strong winds, and a wide range of influence. The coastal area from Thanh Hoa to Quang Ngai will have winds of level 6, then increase to level 8"; the area near the storm center will have winds of level 1013, gusts of level 1416; waves of 57 m high, causing danger to ships and boats. Forecast of very heavy rain in the North and North Central regions, focusing from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue with rainfall of 200400 mm, some places over 600 mm, high risk of flash floods, landslides, and widespread flooding.
Implementing the direction of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of National Defense requires agencies and units to focus on implementing measures.
In particular, the General Staff directs agencies and units to strictly implement the instructions of the Prime Minister, the National Civil Defense Steering Committee and the Ministry of National Defense; strictly maintain the on-duty regime; proactively monitor the situation of storm No. 10; check, review, and move warehouses and warehouses out of dangerous areas; ensure safety for forces and vehicles on duty; mobilize forces and mobile vehicles to respond promptly.
The dispatch also requires reviewing key areas prone to flash floods, landslides, and flooding; proactively evacuating people to safe places; ensuring the safety of important works, works under construction, industrial parks, urban areas, and residential areas.
The General Departments of Logistics - Engineering, Defense Industry, General Department II strengthen direction and inspection of units under their authority; ensure safety of warehouses, factories, weapons and equipment; prepare forces, technical means, rescue and relief materials to support localities in overcoming the consequences.
Assign Military Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to direct the Provincial Military Commands and local Civil Defense Commands to inspect the safety of warehouses, storms, and vehicles; coordinate with local authorities to call on ships and boats to take shelter; organize forces and means to be ready for rescue; and concentrate forces to handle unexpected situations. Complete before 10:00 on September 28, 2025.
The Navy and Coast Guard strictly maintain the on-duty regime; ensure the safety of warehouses and vehicles operating at sea; prepare rescue forces and vehicles when ordered.
The Border Guard directs units from Quang Ninh to Thua Thien Hue to maintain on-duty, ensure the safety of warehouses and vehicles; coordinate with local authorities to propagate and call on fishermen and boats to return to shore; do not let vehicles enter dangerous areas; organize rescue and relief forces.
The Air Defense - Air Force, Army Corps 18 strictly maintain the on-duty regime; ensure the safety of warehouses, storms, and vehicles; prepare forces and means to fly for search and rescue, and transport food and provisions when ordered.
The Information and Communications Corps and the Military Industry - Telecommunications Group ensure the safety of the communication system; maintain continuous and smooth information to serve the direction and operation of storm response.
