On the afternoon of July 20, Sam Son beach was still packed with people and tourists, despite the somewhat unfavorable weather.
From about 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the same day, at the beach area, the number of people gathered was very large. At nearly 5:00 p.m., it started to rain, many people urgently left the beach area. However, there are still many tourists who continue to stay to swim, despite unfavorable weather.
Some crowded, bustling photos at Sam Son beach on the afternoon of September 20:
Thanh Hoa directs urgent response to storm No. 3 Wipha
Faced with the complicated developments of storm No. 3, Thanh Hoa province requires the entire political system to take action with a proactive and decisive spirit, minimizing damage.
On July 20, the Provincial Party Standing Committee issued Official Dispatch No. 19-CD/TU requesting all levels, sectors and localities in the province to focus on leading and directing the response to storm No. 3 (international name Wipha) - a storm with strong intensity and complicated developments, forecast to directly affect the North and North Central regions, including Thanh Hoa province.
The Provincial Party Standing Committee directs the Provincial People's Committee Party Standing Committee to lead the Provincial People's Committee to immediately activate disaster prevention and control plans according to the "4 on-site" motto, in accordance with each risk level, not to be passive or surprised.
Thanh Hoa province requires counting and monitoring coastal vessels, prohibiting them from going to sea when they are not safe; arrange forces and means to be ready for rescue. At the same time, review and reinforce important works such as dams, dykes, headquarters, hospitals, schools, industrial parks and essential infrastructure systems.
Along with that, there must be specific plans for drainage, flood prevention, and evacuation of residents in low-lying areas, along rivers and streams, and along the coast. vulnerable points such as spillways and landslides need to stretch ropes, put up warning signs, and strictly prohibit travel when unsafe.
The police, military, Border Guard forces, and specialized departments are assigned to be ready to respond, especially in remote, isolated and isolated areas. Propaganda forces need to promote their role through the media system, social networks and prestigious people, to raise awareness and prevention skills for people.
The Standing Committee of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee also assigned specific tasks to each member of the provincial leadership, requiring inspection, urging the grassroots, promptly detecting and handling arising situations. The entire political system must be highly focused, determined not to cause major damage, ensure the safety of the people and maintain stable socio-economic activities during and after the storm.
