Information on storms and response efforts will be continuously updated by Ha Tinh Newspaper...
Immediately after the meeting at the Forward Command Headquarters in Military Region 4, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, leaders of Military Region 4, leaders of Ha Tinh province and the working delegation inspected the Hoi Thong dike protection work in Dan Hai commune.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha directed at the scene.
More than 200 officers and soldiers of the Ha Tinh Military and other forces participated in protecting the Hoi Thong dike in Dan Hai commune. Previously, some key locations along the dike area had suffered serious landslides and gouges, many of which had reached the foot of the Hoi Thong dike.
The Deputy Prime Minister requested authorities at all levels to mobilize maximum forces and means to urgently reinforce the dike as soon as possible before the storm makes landfall. During that process, it is necessary to ensure human safety. Continue to closely monitor the storm situation to have a plan to minimize damage...
This afternoon, strong winds caused by storm No. 5 blew off the corrugated iron roof of the 2-story building of Dinh Ban Primary School in Thach Khe commune.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that at 12 noon on August 25, the center of the storm was at about 18.5 degrees North latitude; 106.5 degrees East longitude, about 85km East Southeast of Nghe An, about 65km East of Ha Tinh, and about 135km East Northeast of Quang Tri.
Strongest wind: level 13 (134 - 149km/h), gust level 16.
Forecast in the next 3 hours, the storm moves in the West Northwest direction, speed about 15km/h.
According to Ha Tinh Newspaper reporters, at Thien Cam Tourist Area, the wind was still howling, there was heavy rain and the waves were several meters high.
In Loc Ha commune, the rain has stopped but the wind has started to pick up. Records from many areas show that small trees have fallen, garage doors have been blown open...
Due to the impact of storm No. 5, in some communes of Huong Binh, Huong Pho, Ha Linh, Huong Xuan, there was heavy rain and wind, causing many trees to fall and local flooding.
Strong winds caused many trees to fall on the Ho Chi Minh trail and some commune routes, obstructing traffic.
In Huong Binh commune, local authorities have put up warning signs, prohibiting vehicles from traveling in flooded areas and unsafe spillways when traveling in strong winds and heavy rain.
Landslide warning in Ha Linh commune.
Due to the impact of storm No. 5, heavy rains occurred in Ky Thuong commune (Ha Tinh). The bridge and traffic system was deeply flooded, and many places were partially isolated.
In addition, many areas of summer-autumn rice and crops were overturned and flooded. Some inter-village roads and bridges were flooded, at risk of being cut off. In streams and mountainous areas, there were landslides and flash floods that were potentially dangerous.
According to the leader of Nam Ha Tinh Irrigation Company Limited, at 11:00 a.m. on August 25, the water level of Ke Go Lake was 25.92m/overflow threshold elevation +26.5m, corresponding to a designed capacity of 178 million m3 /345 million m3 .
At 11:00 a.m. on August 25, the water level of Ke Go Lake was 25.92m.
From last night to this morning, the rainfall in Ke Go Lake area was only 40mm. If the forecast of heavy rainfall from about 200mm, the water level is likely to exceed the overflow threshold, then the flood discharge will be considered at the flow levels according to the scenario based on the calculation of rainfall and incoming water.
At Dan Hai, Tien Dien, and Co Dam communes, at 10:30 a.m., there was heavy rain and waves 3-5 meters high. Authorities gathered to ask people to stay off the streets to ensure safety.
Vung Ang Ward is ready to evacuate nearly 4,000 people to a safe place. Due to heavy rain, the water level in the three residential groups of Canh Truong, Truong Yen, and Truong Phu is rising, facing the risk of flooding.
Mr. Nguyen The Anh - Chairman of Vung Ang Ward People's Committee said: "These are 3 residential groups with low-lying areas, with only 1 single access road, so if heavy rain continues, the risk of isolation is very high. Currently, the ward is closely monitoring the weather and rainfall, preparing plans for materials and human resources to evacuate more than 1,000 households with 4,000 people to a safe place. The evacuation may be carried out this afternoon."
Due to the forecast of heavy rain due to the impact of storm No. 5, Kim Hoa commune (Ha Tinh) mobilized all forces to urgently evacuate people in vulnerable areas to safety. By 10am this morning, Kim Hoa commune had completed the evacuation. The weather in the area is currently heavy rain with quite strong winds.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said the storm's eye is located at about 18.4 degrees North latitude; 106.8 degrees East longitude, about 120km East Southeast of Nghe An, about 100km East of Ha Tinh, and about 130km East Northeast of Quang Tri.
Strongest wind: level 13 - 14 (134 - 166km/h), gust level 16. Forecast in the next 3 hours, the storm will move in the West Northwest direction, speed about 15km/h.
The water level of Boc Nguyen Lake at 10am is 17.35/20m, capacity 14.8/24 million m3 . Currently, Boc Nguyen Lake is overflowing at 5m3 /s, rainfall is about 105mm. At Ke Go Lake, the water level is 25.4m, rainfall is 47mm.
Faced with the fact that some fishermen were still trying to "stick" to their boats before storm No. 5 made landfall, the Ha Tinh Border Guard force checked and asked these people to quickly evacuate to shore to ensure safety.
As of 9:00 a.m. on August 25, at the fishing port and storm shelter area of Cua Hoi - Xuan Pho (Dan Hai commune) - an area forecast to be directly affected when storm No. 5 makes landfall, there were 98 fishing boats of fishermen inside and outside the province anchored to avoid the storm.
However, the Border Guard force firmly requested these fishermen to rearrange their belongings and quickly evacuate to shore to ensure safety when the storm hits.
The Border Guard force increased its troops and organized combat duty to respond to storm No. 5, ensuring the safety of people's lives and property.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha visited and encouraged people being evacuated at Dan Hai Primary School.
Here, the Deputy Prime Minister encouraged people to evacuate with peace of mind when the storm hits; all necessities, security and safety work have been ensured by the authorities.
This morning, heavy rain in the central wards of Ha Tinh city caused some roads to be flooded; strong winds also broke some trees and electric poles.
An electric pole fell across Nguyen Huy Tu Street (Thanh Sen Ward) next to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Tinh. Photo: Mai Phuong.
Immediately after the meeting at the Forward Command Headquarters in Military Region 4, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, leaders of Military Region 4, leaders of Ha Tinh province and the working delegation inspected the Hoi Thong dike protection work in Dan Hai commune.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha directed at the scene.
More than 200 officers and soldiers of the Ha Tinh Military and other forces participated in protecting the Hoi Thong dike in Dan Hai commune. Previously, some key locations along the dike area had suffered serious landslides and gouges, many of which had reached the foot of the Hoi Thong dike.
The Deputy Prime Minister requested authorities at all levels to mobilize maximum forces and means to urgently reinforce the dike as soon as possible before the storm makes landfall. During that process, it is necessary to ensure human safety. Continue to closely monitor the storm situation to have a plan to minimize damage...
Last night until this morning (August 25), Ha Tinh province had rain, moderate rain, heavy rain in some places, especially the southern plains and coast had heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Total rainfall calculated from 19 days from August 24 to 7:00 on August 25, commonly 10 - 40mm, especially in the southern plains and coast 65 - 75mm, some places higher such as: Cam Nhuong 160mm, Ky Anh 142mm.
At some automatic rain gauge stations in the southern coastal area, the average rainfall is 150 - 200mm, higher in some places such as: Ky Lam 220mm, Song Rac lake 218mm.
It is forecasted that from the morning of August 25 to August 26, Ha Tinh province will have heavy to very heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms.
Rainfall is generally from 200 - 400mm, locally over 500mm (heavy rain concentrated from the morning of August 25 to the evening of August 25). Warning of the risk of heavy rain (>200mm/3 hours).
From the night of August 26, heavy rain in Ha Tinh province gradually decreased.
In some coastal areas such as Yen Hoa and Cam Nhuong communes, sea levels rose, and some trees and signs could not withstand the strong winds before the storm made landfall.
In Thien Cam commune, sea levels are rising... (Photo: Ha Phuong).
Some restaurant businesses in Thien Cam Tourist Area collapsed. (Photo: Phan Tram)
Trees fell in Thien Cam commune.
To support the people, the Board of Directors of Thien Cam Resort arranged rooms and served free meals to evacuated households in Thien Cam commune.
At an online meeting of the Government's Forward Command Center with localities on the morning of August 25, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha assigned the police force to advise people not to go out from 11am to 6pm and consider banning roads in key areas to ensure safety for people and vehicles.
In Hong Loc commune and communes of the old Loc Ha district, the wind started to get stronger and the rain got heavier. Authorities had to go out and persuade people to close their houses and kiosks, temporarily stop trading, and clear away fallen trees blocking the way.
Reporting to the Deputy Prime Minister at the meeting of the Forward Command Center, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Trong Hai said that Ha Tinh has basically and fully implemented plans and solutions to respond to storm No. 5. Accordingly, the whole province has completed the evacuation of people in 17 coastal communes and wards to safe shelters; ensuring necessities and facilities at evacuation points. Currently, we are continuing to mobilize maximum human resources, material resources and means to reinforce the Hoi Thong dike in Dan Hai commune...
Ha Tinh will continue to tighten the management of ships and boats; thoroughly instruct, guide, secure, and anchor ships and boats at ports to ensure safety. Continue to mobilize forces to help people evacuate, secure houses, harvest agricultural products that are ready for harvest, and minimize damage to property and crops.
Regularly check locations and areas at risk of landslides, flooding, and subsidence to have timely evacuation and handling plans, avoiding being passive or surprised. Implement the "four on-site" motto well; have forces, vehicles, and supplies ready 24/7 to promptly respond and rescue when necessary. Take proactive measures to overcome the consequences after the storm.
On the morning of August 25, at the Government Forward Command Headquarters (Command of Military Region 4), Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired an online meeting with localities on responding to storm No. 5. Also attending were Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Duy Lam, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Trong Hai and leaders of departments and branches. At the Ha Tinh bridge, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hong Linh chaired. Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Tran The Dung; leaders of departments, branches and branches attended.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 a.m. on August 25, storm No. 5 had winds of level 14, gusts of level 17, causing strong winds, big waves, widespread rain of 200-400mm, some places over 600mm. Ha Tinh has banned the sea since August 23, all nearly 4,000 vehicles with more than 10,800 workers have taken shelter. The province supported 6.9 billion VND for 69 communes, established a front-line command center, mobilized thousands of military forces, police, militia, and youth to help people evacuate, reinforce houses, and harvest agricultural products.
Ha Tinh has basically and fully implemented plans and solutions to respond to storm No. 5. Accordingly, the whole province has completed the evacuation of people in 17 coastal communes and wards to safe shelters; ensuring necessities and facilities at evacuation points. Currently, we are continuing to mobilize maximum human resources, material resources and means to reinforce the Hoi Thong dike in Dan Hai commune...
The government requires 24/7 duty, ready to rescue, salvage, and repair weak dykes and storm and flood consequences.
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