Military units ordered to act swiftly as typhoon Wipha approaches
VOV.VN - Military units must take swift and decisive action to prepare for the imminent arrival of Typhoon Wipha, aiming to protect the lives and property of the people, the State, and the armed forces, while minimising storm-related damage, according to a directive from the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army.
In an urgent order issued on July 21, the General Staff instructed all military agencies and units to remain proactive and fully prepared for storm response, with a particular focus on heavy rainfall forecast in the northern and north-central regions in the coming days.
The Border Guard Command has been tasked with directing border guard forces in coastal localities from Quang Ninh to Ha Tinh provinces to coordinate closely with local authorities and relevant agencies in tracking and accounting for all fishing vessels. They are also responsible for promptly informing vessel owners and captains who are still at sea about Wipha’s position, path, and developments, enabling them to seek safe shelters or steer clear of danger areas.
Efforts are being intensified to ensure the safety of people and boats in anchorage areas, with clear instructions issued to prevent anyone from staying aboard vessels, fish farms, or offshore watch posts during the storm.
Military units have been directed to inspect and update their emergency response plans, reinforce key infrastructure and facilities, and secure construction sites, especially unfinished ones. They are also monitoring high-risk areas, including regions susceptible to flash floods, landslides, riverbank and stream erosion, and low-lying zones at risk of flooding.
All forces and equipment are to be maintained at a high level of readiness, following the ‘four-on-the-spot’ principle (local command, local forces, local supplies, and local logistics) to ensure rapid, effective response and support for search and rescue efforts. Ensuring the safety of personnel and assets during deployment remains a top priority, says the directive.
Wipha, packing winds of more than 100kph, is anticipated to pound northern coastal provinces of Vietnam early on July 22.
Localities in the northern and north-central regions are racing against time to brace for the typhoon's impact. Troops are currently assisting local residents in reinforcing their homes and evacuating those living in vulnerable areas or structurally unsafe buildings.
Typhoon Wipha forces widespread flight delays and cancellations to northern Vietnam
VOV.VN - As Typhoon Wipha is moving closer to northern Vietnam, airlines have canceled or adjusted multiple domestic and international flights to ensure passenger and crew safety.
