11 instructions on how to cope with storm number 3 and floods after the storm

The Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control has issued 11 guidelines on skills to respond to storm No. 3 and post-storm floods to people to ensure safety of life and property before and after storm floods.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting's urgent storm information on storm No. 3 said that at 4 p.m. on July 20, the storm's center was at about 21.8 degrees north latitude, 112.8 degrees east longitude, in the northern sea area of the North East Sea, about 560 km east of Quang Ninh - Hai Phong . The strongest wind is level 12 (118-133 km/h), gusting to level 15. The storm is moving west at a speed of 20-25 km/h.

Forecast, by 4:00 p.m. on July 21: Storm in the northern Gulf of Tonkin (20.7 degrees north latitude - 108.5 degrees east longitude), level 11-12, gust level 15.

At 4:00 p.m. on July 22: The storm made landfall along the coast of Hai Phong - Thanh Hoa (20.2 degrees north latitude - 106.2 degrees east longitude), weakening to level 9-10, gusting to level 12.

At 4:00 p.m. on July 23, the storm in the Upper Laos region (19.8 degrees north latitude - 103.8 degrees east longitude) weakened into a low pressure area.

The National Hydrometeorological Forecasting Agency also recommends that no boats or ships operate in the affected areas. People in coastal areas from Quang Ninh to Nghe An need to complete reinforcing their houses and evacuate if necessary before July 21. Warnings of flooding and collapse due to strong winds, prolonged heavy rains, and flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas.

To ensure the safety of life and property from storms and floods after storms, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) recommends that people should not be subjective and follow the following recommendations.

Providing safety skills before and during storms to the community. (Photo: DMFCD)

First, monitor forecasts, warnings, and updates on storm developments to proactively prevent and avoid them.

Second, ensure the safety of boats at anchor, protect fishery cages and rafts, especially people on the islands; absolutely do not stay on anchored boats, tourist boats, watchtowers, cages, rafts, or aquaculture areas when the storm makes landfall;

Third, ensure safety when traveling during the rainy and stormy season: regularly monitor weather developments, warn of natural disasters, proactively postpone or cancel trips when the weather is bad to ensure safety; avoid traveling to coastal areas, islands, mountainous areas or places at risk of landslides and flash floods. Absolutely do not go out when the storm is making landfall, except in emergency cases and with specific instructions from the authorities.

Fourth, determine the safest shelter for all family members; proactively evacuate when necessary or as required by local authorities.

Fifth, proactively stock up on food, water, medicine, and necessary supplies.

Sixth, reinforce and brace houses; trim tree branches; remove billboards and posters that pose a safety risk; ensure safety of construction sites.

Seventh, reinforce livestock and poultry barns; take advantage of early harvest of agricultural and aquatic products according to the motto "green at home is better than old in the fields"

Eight, be on guard against rain, floods, and inundation in some low-lying areas, urban areas, and flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas; be on guard against rising water in coastal areas and river mouths.

Nine, keep assets high, keep important documents in a safe place, and move vehicles to a place with high terrain.

Tenth, proactively clear drainage near your home or residential area to create flood escape routes; notify the authorities when there are incidents of clogged drainage or deep flooding; do not park in areas at risk of flooding; be on guard against flooding in apartment basements.

Eleventh, save emergency phone numbers for use in case of emergency.

According to the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), in the first six months of this year, natural disasters left 74 people dead and missing, 51 injured; 57.2 thousand hectares of rice and 11.6 thousand hectares of crops damaged; 5.5 thousand houses collapsed, swept away and damaged. The total value of property damage caused by natural disasters in the first six months of this year is estimated at VND 2,003.8 billion, nearly 1.2 times higher than the same period in 2024.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202507/11-huong-dan-ky-nang-ung-pho-voi-bao-so-3-va-mua-lu-sau-bao-a512306/