Prime Minister directs to focus on responding to storm No. 3 (Wipha)

On July 19, the Prime Minister issued an official dispatch requesting ministries, branches and localities to focus on responding to storm No. 3 in 2025.

Forecast of the movement direction of storm No. 3 issued by the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2025

The storm with the international name Wipha has entered the East Sea, becoming the third storm in 2025, with an intensity of level 10, gusting to level 12. According to the forecast of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the storm will continue to strengthen (the strongest wind at sea can reach level 12, gusting to level 15). From July 21 to 22, the coastal area from Quang Ninh to Thanh Hoa will be directly affected by the storm, causing strong winds and heavy rain for the Northern provinces and the North Central provinces (Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh ).

This is a very strong storm, moving quickly, with a wide and dangerous range and intensity of impact on the sea and land. To proactively respond to storms and heavy rains, the risk of flash floods, landslides, inundation, and to ensure the safety of people's lives and property and the State, the Prime Minister requests the Chairmen of the People's Committees of coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Quang Ngai to closely monitor the storm's developments; direct and deploy the work of counting, guiding, and ensuring the safety of ships and vehicles (including tourist boats) operating at sea and along the coast to proactively escape from dangerous areas or return to safe shelters; be ready with forces and means to promptly rescue when requested.

Chairmen of the People's Committees of the Northern and North Central provinces and cities shall organize full and timely updates on natural disaster situations to the people to proactively respond and ensure safety; propagate and guide people on measures and skills to respond, especially to strong winds, flash floods, inundation, and landslides. Organize reviews and prepare evacuation plans for households in dangerous areas, especially coastal areas, areas at high risk of landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation to safe places; have plans to support temporary accommodation, food, and necessities for people who have to evacuate, ensuring a stable life for people. Have plans to ensure safety for tourists on islands and coastal areas. Organize 24/7 on-duty to monitor natural disaster situations and organize the implementation of response measures.

The Minister of Agriculture and Environment organizes a shift to closely monitor developments, forecast, warn, and promptly inform authorities and people about developments of storms, floods, and natural disasters; proactively directs sectors and localities to deploy natural disaster prevention and control work according to assigned functions and tasks, especially ensuring the safety of dykes, reservoirs, and irrigation dams, and limiting damage to agricultural production.

Ministers of the Ministries of National Defense and Public Security direct Military Regions and forces stationed in the area to review plans and prepare forces and means to support people in responding to storms, floods, and rescue when requested by localities...

PHAN THAO

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/thu-tuong-chi-dao-tap-trung-ung-pho-voi-bao-so-3-wipha-post804498.html