Telegram of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to proactively respond to storm No. 12 and floods

Telegram sent to Directors of Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of provinces and cities: Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang , Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak; Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry, stating:

Implementing the Prime Minister 's Official Dispatch No. 200/CD-TTg dated October 20, 2025 on proactively implementing measures to respond to storm No. 12 and floods, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism proposes:

Directors of the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the above-mentioned provinces and cities must closely follow the direction of the Government and the Prime Minister, focus on leading, directing, preparing and implementing plans to respond to storms, floods and landslides promptly and effectively with the most urgent and drastic spirit.

Regularly monitor and update news on the situation and developments of storms from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, organize information, propaganda, and timely notification to ships, vehicles operating at sea, people, and tourists to proactively respond promptly, early, and from afar, including increasing dissemination and guidance on measures and skills to respond to floods, landslides, and flash floods for people.

Actively coordinate with functional agencies and local authorities to effectively organize response work to storm No. 12, especially in supporting people, calling and guiding ships and vehicles at sea to safe anchorage to ensure safety of life, limit damage to people's property, and avoid being passive and surprised.

Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry: Based on the situation and developments of the storm, organize and deploy storm response measures at the agency or unit to ensure the safety of people, property and works managed by the unit.

Within the scope of assigned functions and tasks, proactively coordinate with functional agencies, local authorities and relevant agencies and units to promptly and effectively respond to storms, floods and landslides.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism requests that agencies and units seriously implement and report to the Ministry (through the Ministry's Office) for synthesis and reporting to the Ministry's leaders.

Storm No. 12 is likely to cause widespread heavy rain lasting for many days, the Prime Minister requested proactive response.

VHO - Due to the influence of the storm circulation, combined with other weather patterns, from October 22-26, the Central region, especially from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai, is highly likely to experience widespread heavy rain, lasting for many days, with some places experiencing very heavy rain over 900mm; high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas, flooding in low-lying areas and urban areas...

* The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that at 1:00 p.m. on October 21, the center of the storm was at about 17.5 degrees North latitude and 112.2 degrees East longitude, in the sea north of Hoang Sa special zone, about 450 km East Northeast of Da Nang.

The area near the center of storm No. 12 has the strongest winds at level 9 - level 10, equivalent to wind speeds of 75 - 102 km/h, gusting to level 12. The storm is moving in a West Northwest direction, at a speed of 10 - 15 km/h.

Forecast by 7am tomorrow, October 22, the storm center will be at about 16.6 degrees North latitude and 109.9 degrees East longitude, in the sea west of Hoang Sa special zone, about 190 km East Northeast of Da Nang.

Due to the influence of storm No. 12, from today, the western sea area of the North East Sea, including Hoang Sa special zone, will have strong winds of level 7 - level 8; the area near the storm's eye will have strong winds of level 9 - level 10, gusting to level 12. Waves are 3 - 5 m high, the area near the storm's eye is 5 - 7 m high, the sea is very rough.

The sea area from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai (including Ly Son and Cu Lao Cham) has strong winds of level 6. It is forecasted that from the morning of October 22, the wind intensity in the above sea area will increase to level 7, the area near the storm center will be level 8, gusting to level 10. Waves are 3-5 m high, the sea is rough.

Due to the influence of storm circulation No. 12 (storm Fengshen) combined with cold air, high altitude easterly winds and topographic effects in the Central region, it is forecasted that from tomorrow noon and afternoon, provinces from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai will begin to have strong winds and heavy rain.

It is forecasted that Ha Tinh province, northern Quang Tri area (former Quang Binh province) and Quang Ngai will have total rainfall from October 22 to 27 ranging from 200 to 400 mm, with some places exceeding 500 mm.

The southern area of Quang Tri (old Quang Tri province), Hue city, and Da Nang have total rainfall ranging from 500 - 700 mm, with some places reaching 900 mm.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warns that during storm No. 12, the above provinces are at risk of heavy rain with high intensity, rainfall over 200 mm.

Provinces from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai are at high risk of flash floods, landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying and urban areas.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting recommends that localities need to have plans to ensure the safety of hydroelectric and irrigation reservoirs, and be ready to respond when the water level of rivers from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai is likely to reach or exceed alert level 3 during storm No. 12.

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