Coastal central localities urged to brace for storm Vamco

VOV.VN - The Central Steering Committee on Disaster Prevention and Control has called on coastal central localities from Thanh Hoa to Binh Thuan to brace for the arrival of Vamco, the 13th storm of the year which is poised to enter the East Sea within the next 24 hours, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Relevant localities have been ordered to remain updated on the movement of the storm through various media outlets, whilst offering timely instructions to vessels in the area, and preparing search operations, rescue forces, and equipment if necessary.

They must also provide regular reports on the changing situation to the central steering committee, while search and rescue forces must stay ready to respond to any emergency, and give top priority to ensuring the safety of local residents’ life and property.

Forecasters stated that on November 13, the storm will be located about 460km from East and Southeast of the Hoang Sa (Paracel)archipelago, with the strongest winds close to its centre reaching between 115 km and 135 km per hour.

Over the next 48 to 72 hours, the weather pattern is forecast to move northwest at a speed of 15km per hour. By 1 a.m on November 15, the storm's position will be around 16.7 0 N North latitude and 109.2 0 E longitude, in the waters from Ha Tinh to Quang Nam. The strongest wind near the center of the storm will be between 100-115kph, gusting up to category 14.

Due to the influence of the storm, on November 11-12, central coastal provinces are hit by torrential rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.

Meanwhile, southcentral provinces are facing the danger of landslides triggered by heavy rain for many days.

Attention is being given to repairing essential infrastructure facilities serving transport, health care, education, irrigation, and electricity supply for daily activities and production, the official added, stressing the importance to soon restore production and help regional residents stabilize their lives.

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