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Central localities brace for impact of Typhoon Vamco

VOV.VN - Relevant forces and people in central Vietnam have taken urgent prevention measures in response to Typhoon Vamco, the 13th hitting the East Sea this year, before it makes landfall midnight November 15.

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 1 — Relevant forces in Quang Tri province actively assist residents in bringing their fishing vessels ashore ahead of the arrival of Vamco.

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 2 — Military forces provide help to fishermen on the island district of Con Co in Quang Tri province in order to safely anchor their boats

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 3 — In the mountainous districts throughout Quang Tri, relevant forces go to each village to disseminate information to local people on preparation work ahead of the storm, with residents in dangerous areas being asked to evacuate to safer places

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 4 — Border guards are on hand to directly head to villages in order to help residents reinforce their homes

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 5 — The soldiers help local citizens to shovel soil and sand into bags for the purpose of reinforcing their homes

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 6 — . Residents in Quang Tri actively ramp up preparations ahead of the typhoon’s arrival

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 7 — Border guard forces in Dakrong district of Quang Tri, cut down excess branches on nearby trees in an attempt to minimise the impact of the typhoon

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 8 — In Thua Thien – Hue province, local authorities request that residents remain indoors so they can avoid injury during the height of the storm. Pictured is Phan Ngoc Tho, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien - Hue province, inspecting ongoing prevention work to deal with the storm

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 9 — Tho reminds people to take preventive measures in preparation for the arrival of the typhoon

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 10 — Competent forces make use of sandbags in order to reinforce the dyke embankment of Phong Hai commune, Phong Dien district

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 11 — Reinforcement is urgently provided for the shoreline with Typhoon Vamco expected to strengthen and move faster than anticipated.

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 12 — Police forces head to local village to evacuate residents to safe places to protect against the impact of Typhoon Vamc

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central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 14 — In the centrally-run city of Da Nang, coracle boats of fishermen are brought ashore

central localities brace for impact of typhoon vamco picture 15 — Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent a telegram asking central localities to focus on their emergency response to Typhoon Vamco. He requested localities to direct fishing vessels to seek safe shelters, evacuate residents from dangerous areas at high risk of landslides and flashfloods, and reinforce houses and public facilities to ensure safety at hydropower reservoirs.

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