The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism requires comprehensive inspection of accommodation facilities and destinations to avoid storm No. 3.

Faced with the complicated developments of storm No. 3 (Wipha) as well as the ship capsize in Quang Ninh on the evening of July 19, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just issued an Official Dispatch on focusing on responding to storm No. 3 in 2025.

On the afternoon of July 19, heavy rain and strong winds occurred in Hanoi and some northern provinces. Photo: To The

Telegram No. 3550/CD-BVHTTDL sent to the Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCT), Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCT), Department of Tourism in provinces and cities such as Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Bac Ninh, Hanoi; Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry.

Accordingly, implementing the Prime Minister's Official Dispatch No. 112/CD-TTg dated July 19, 2025 on focusing on responding to storm No. 3 in 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism requests the Directors of the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Departments of Culture - Sports and Tourism in the above localities to proactively monitor the situation and developments of the storm.

Closely coordinate with functional agencies and local authorities in the area to review and inspect all tourist accommodation establishments, tourist areas and spots, especially coastal areas, islands, and areas at risk of landslides and flash floods.

Departments need to coordinate in organizing propaganda and evacuating tourists to safe places; counting, informing, and instructing boats and tourist vehicles operating at sea to know not to enter or exit dangerous areas or to return to safe shelters.

Develop specific storm and flood response plans, implement evacuation and shelter measures, and ensure safety for tourists, especially international tourists.

Strengthen inspection, review, and implementation of plans to ensure safety for people and property at cultural and sports institutions, historical and cultural relics, scenic spots, and tourist areas and spots in the area.

Based on the actual situation and the potential impact of storms and floods, proactively decide or advise competent authorities to temporarily suspend recreational, entertainment and tourism activities in the locality.

Heads of units under the Ministry in the above localities closely monitor forecast information and developments of storms, rains, and floods to deploy response plans, ensure safety for people and property managed by the unit, and activities organized by the unit; recommend civil servants, public employees, and workers to limit going out during storms and heavy rains and floods.

The Construction Investment Project Management Board directs contractors to deploy measures to ensure safety for construction works, and prepare available forces, means, and materials to respond to and overcome consequences of storms and floods (if any).

Directors of the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Culture - Sports and Tourism, and Heads of units under the Ministry in the above localities must seriously organize on-duty shifts, promptly inform and report to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the situation of storm response and damage occurring in the management areas of the industry during and after storm No. 3 Wipha (if any).

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Source: https://laodong.vn/van-hoa-giai-tri/bo-vhttdl-yeu-cau-dam-bao-an-toan-cho-khach-du-lich-trong-bao-so-3-wipha-1543156.ldo