The 8:40 a.m. bulletin on October 4 of the Hai Phong City Hydrometeorological Station said that convective clouds are developing in the southwestern communes and the southwestern sea areas of Hai Phong City. In addition, thunderstorms outside the Gulf of Tonkin are moving into Cat Hai Special Zone.
In the next few hours, convective clouds will continue to develop and cause showers and thunderstorms for groups/villages in wards/communes including Vinh Bao, Nguyen Binh Khiem, Vinh Am, Vinh Hai, Vinh Hoa, Vinh Thinh, Vinh Thuan, Tien Lang, Tan Minh, Tien Minh, Chan Hung, Hung Thang, Ninh Giang, Vinh Lai, Khuc Thua Du, Tan An, Hong Chau, Tu Ky, Tan Ky, Dai Son, Chi Minh, Lac Phuong, Nguyen Giap, Hai Hung, Thanh Mien, Gia Phuc, Dai Son, Chi Minh, Nguyen Luong Bang, Nam Thanh, Thuong Hong, Hai Can, Nam Can, Nam Canh Cac, Nam Canh Tay and the city.
During thunderstorms, beware of tornadoes, lightning, strong gusts of wind that break trees, damage houses, traffic works, infrastructure endangering lives and farming activities, ships at sea. The risk level of natural disasters due to tornadoes, lightning, and hail is level 1.
Previously, on October 3, in response to the information that typhoon MatMO is likely to enter the East Sea and become the 11th typhoon of the year, the Chairman of the City People's Committee requested departments, branches and localities to absolutely not be subjective, need to closely monitor storm forecasts, and at the same time fully prepare necessary conditions to respond promptly.
Localities are especially vigilant for thunderstorms, tornadoes, and lightning that may occur before the storm directly affects; increase propaganda so that people can grasp the storm situation, proactively prevent, and ensure safety for people and property.
