According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 10:00 a.m. on August 23, the center of the storm was at about 17.4 degrees North latitude; 115.8 degrees East longitude, about 380 km East Northeast of the Hoang Sa archipelago. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8-9 (62-88 km/h), gusting to level 11. The storm is moving in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 25 km/h.
The dispatch requires Chairmen of People's Committees of communes and wards to regularly update storm forecasts, proactively direct the implementation of response plans in localities; call on ships to safe shelters, notify owners of the location and direction of the storm; strictly manage going out to sea, maintain regular contact with ships in affected areas.
Coastal communes coordinate with military and police forces to anchor boats, relocate fishermen, aquaculture workers and people in dangerous areas to safe places.
At the same time, localities need to urgently harvest crops in the coming season, tie up houses, protect public works, warehouses, infrastructure, and prepare evacuation plans when bad situations occur. The "four on-site" motto is emphasized to minimize damage.
The dispatch also assigned the Department of Agriculture and Environment and irrigation works exploitation companies to proactively drain water, ensuring the safety of dykes, especially vulnerable works. The Provincial Military Command and the Provincial Police are deployed with forces and means to be ready for rescue, relief and support people when necessary.
