According to this unit, recently, there have been frequent thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in Hanoi, directly affecting people's lives and production, and at the same time posing a high risk of causing accidents and damage to people and property. Notably, on the afternoon of June 15, 2025, in Thanh Oai district, Hanoi, a lightning strike occurred, injuring a resident while working in the fields. The victim is currently receiving intensive treatment at the hospital.
According to meteorological and hydrological warnings, in the coming time, natural disasters in Hanoi will continue to have complicated, extreme and unpredictable developments, notably the phenomenon of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, whirlwinds and lightning.
To proactively respond to and limit damage to people and property, the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Control and Search and Rescue of Hanoi City requests the Steering Committees for Natural Disaster Prevention, Control and Search and Rescue of districts, towns and cities to urgently deploy preventive measures.
Localities need to closely monitor warnings and forecasts of natural disasters and weather; promptly notify and guide local authorities and people to proactively prevent and minimize damage. At the same time, it is necessary to prepare forces and means on the spot to support people when situations arise.
It is necessary to organize inspections and reviews of areas along rivers, off the beach, residential areas, low-lying areas at high risk of being affected by heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, and lightning; proactively warn and develop evacuation plans, relocate people out of dangerous areas when necessary.
Localities are also recommended to strengthen information, propaganda, and dissemination of skills to recognize and respond to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, and lightning to the community - especially for people working in agriculture, fishing, construction, and outdoor labor - to minimize damage caused by natural disasters.
