PM orders urgent, drastic response to Typhoon Kajiki
The PM requested the Secretaries of the Party Committees and Chairpersons of the People’s Committees of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Quang Tri provinces to continue directing, with urgency and determination, the evacuation and relocation of residents from dangerous areas, particularly those on boats anchored at ports, floating fish cages, guard huts for aquaculture, and weak housing structures.
Rough sea and heavy rainfall observed at the Sam Son beach resort, Thanh Hoa province, at noon on August 25. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 25 urged ministries, sectors and localities to implement drastic emergency measures at the highest level to cope with Typhoon Kajiki and flooding as it is approaching Vietnam’s mainland with very strong intensity.
The eye of Kajiki, the fifth storm to hit Vietnam this year, is forecast to make direct landfall in Nghe An – Ha Tinh coastal areas, with maximum wind speeds near the centre reaching levels 12–13 (very strong), and gusting up to level 16.
It is expected to cause storm surges and high waves, and pose serious risks to coastal dikes and roads, as well as deep flooding and coastal erosion in areas of Thanh Hoa and northern Nghe An provinces.
The PM requested the Secretaries of the Party Committees and Chairpersons of the People’s Committees of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Quang Tri provinces to continue directing, with urgency and determination, the evacuation and relocation of residents from dangerous areas, particularly those on boats anchored at ports, floating fish cages, guard huts for aquaculture, and weak housing structures.
Immediate review and implementation of evacuation plans must be carried out in areas at high risk of flash floods, landslides, deep inundation, and strong water currents.
At the same time, measures should be taken to restrict the movement of people and vehicles on roads and rivers; and strictly control travel during periods of strong winds and heavy rains caused by the storm in order to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.
𝄹 The Government leader also stressed the need to ensure the availability of food, essential supplies, electricity, and uninterrupted communication networks from village and commune levels up to the provincial level; direct the safe operation of hydropower and irrigation dams; and allocate vehicles and equipment to be ready for deployment in search and rescue operations when necessary./.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, accompanied by a delegation from Military Zone 4 and Ha Tinh province, inspected local preparations for typhoon Kajiki in Dan Hai commune on the morning of August 25.
Provinces from Thanh Hoa to Quang Binh have also banned marine activities. In Nghe An, businesses were instructed to reinforce storm measures, including limiting container stacking to two layers to mitigate risks from strong winds.
The storm is forecast to strike between midday and late afternoon on August 25, with winds of level 12-14 and gusting to level 16, in north central Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces. Surrounding provinces may experience winds of level 8-11, with dangerous gusts extending far inland.
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As of 7pm on August 30, the storm is forecast to be on the mainland of central Ha Tinh and Quang Tri provinces, moving west-northwest at 20km per hour.
