Storm Trami heads straight for the Central region, Quang Ninh to Binh Thuan proactively respond

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storm Trami with gusts of level 14 and waves up to 8 meters high is moving towards the East Sea and is likely to directly affect Vietnam's waters.

Early on October 22, a tropical depression that formed in the sea east of the Philippines strengthened into a storm and was given the international name Trami. This storm is moving towards Vietnam, forecast to cause worrying impacts in the East Sea.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1 p.m. on October 22, Trami's storm center was located at approximately 13.5 degrees North latitude and 126.5 degrees East longitude, in the sea east of the central Philippines. In the area near the storm center, the strongest wind reached level 8, gusting to level 10. The storm moved at a speed of 15-20 km/h in a northwest direction.

It is forecasted that by 1 p.m. on October 25, storm Trami will be at about 17.6 degrees North latitude and 117.0 degrees East longitude, in the eastern sea of the North East Sea, about 550 km East Northeast of the Hoang Sa archipelago. At this time, the wind near the storm's center is forecast to strengthen to level 11, gusting to level 14. The storm continues to move west at a speed of about 15 km/h, moving deep into the East Sea.

In the next 72 to 120 hours, storm Trami will continue to strengthen and maintain its westward movement. The eastern sea area of the North East Sea will have strong winds of level 6-7, increasing to level 8-9 from the morning of October 24, and near the storm's center there will be strong winds of level 10-11, gusting to level 14. Waves are forecast to be 6 to 8 meters high near the storm's center, with rough seas.

Vessels operating in this area will face high risks from large waves, strong winds and dangerous storms. Vessels should be especially vigilant and take safety precautions. According to experts, the storm is likely to head towards the central coast, causing widespread heavy rain.

In the face of heavy rain and strong storms, on October 22, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development directed ministries, branches and People's Committees of coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Binh Thuan to: Closely monitor weather forecasts.

All means of transport and vessels, including cruise ships, operating at sea must be informed of the situation to proactively prevent and have appropriate production plans. In addition, regular communication must be maintained to promptly handle possible bad situations.

Rescue forces must be ready to respond when required. Localities are also required to check residential areas along rivers, streams, and low-lying areas at risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides. Evacuation of residents from dangerous areas must be carried out promptly to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

Vietnam Television, Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam News Agency, the coastal information station system and mass media agencies from central to local levels have increased measures to inform authorities at all levels, owners of means of transport operating at sea and people about the storm's developments so that they can proactively prevent and respond.

Be on duty seriously (24/24 hours), regularly report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (through the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control). In addition to responding to the situation at sea, functional forces in provinces and cities also need to organize forces to guard and control traffic in areas with deep flooding, fast-flowing water, and places at risk of landslides.

This is to ensure the safety of both people and vehicles, especially at spillways and areas where landslides have occurred. Typhoon Trami is approaching and could have a major impact, so preventive measures need to be implemented early and synchronously to minimize damage.

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