Reinforce houses, urge boats to seek shelter from the storm.
In the Ly Son Special Zone ( Quang Ngai province), Major Nguyen Thai Son, Deputy Commander of the Ly Son Border Guard Station, said that the unit had coordinated with the An Hai and An Vinh fishing unions to notify boat owners, fishermen, and owners of fish cages and ponds to urgently reinforce their vessels and move them to safe shelters.
The entire Ly Son island currently has 360 fishing vessels, of which 15 are sheltering in the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos; 30 transport vehicles have been directed to anchor in the mainland. Border guards are maintaining a state of readiness along with 16 military vessels and vehicles to respond to the storm.
At the Thi Nai estuary area, Quy Nhon port channel ( Gia Lai province), ships and boats are being towed to anchor in sheltered areas and mangrove forests. Border guards have deployed two vessels and are coordinating to inform fishing boats and cargo ships to move to safe locations, limiting anchoring in Quy Nhon Bay.
On Nhon Chau Island, Mr. Duong Hiep Hung, Chairman of the People's Committee of the island commune, said: "The people are very proactive in responding to typhoon No. 15 after the heavy damage from typhoon No. 13. All boats on the island have moved to the mainland in Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces; 112 small fishing boats have been moved to higher ground."
On the same day, the Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee declared a state of emergency due to natural disasters in 77 communes and wards (mainly in the East) and outlined three key groups of solutions to address the situation.
The response to Typhoon No. 15 is also being rapidly implemented in Dak Lak province. In Song Cau ward, boats have been safely anchored, and residents are reinforcing their homes. All fishermen on aquaculture rafts have returned to shore.
Pham Ngoc Thach, Chairman of the People's Committee of Song Cau Ward, reported that the locality has coordinated with border guard stations to implement a ban on sea travel; and is preparing plans to evacuate residents from low-lying and dangerous areas. The ward proposed that the People's Committee of Dak Lak province request the central government to implement policies to freeze debts, extend repayment periods, and provide loans to households to rebuild the local lobster farming industry.
In Khanh Hoa province, on November 27th, the Provincial People's Committee issued a ban on all maritime activities starting at 7:00 AM on November 28th. All vessels must enter safe anchorage areas before 6:00 PM on the same day; absolutely no one is allowed to remain on board vessels or rafts to ensure safety.
Along the coastal line of Khanh Hoa province, the atmosphere of preparation for the storm is evident, from the securing of roofs to the swift return of boats to their moorings. With Typhoon No. 15 predicted to directly affect Khanh Hoa, the authorities have activated the highest level of response.
In Dai Lanh commune, a major aquaculture area in Khanh Hoa province, two task forces were established on November 26th to go to each cluster of rafts to collect data, disseminate information, and urge people to move ashore by November 28th. Along the mooring area of Dong Ninh Hoa ward, hundreds of fishing boats crowded together to find safe mooring spots. Border guards were on constant duty, assisting boats with mooring and urging people to return to shore before the storm directly impacted the area.
In Nam Nha Trang ward, the Chairman of the People's Committee, Nguyen Van Minh, said that after learning from the major flood, preparations for responding to Typhoon No. 15 were urgently implemented from November 25th. Vehicles and equipment have been gathered at designated points; the standby force is ready to await orders. All preparations must be completed by November 28th.
In the western mountainous region, local authorities are reviewing each individual's situation, directly disseminating information, and preparing for evacuation at landslide and flash flood risk areas. The entire province currently has 179 dangerous areas that require priority relocation.
On November 27th, the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Nguyen Van Duoc, issued an urgent directive requiring the entire city government system to activate the highest level of response, fully preparing plans, supplies, equipment, and personnel to handle any situation that may arise when Typhoon No. 15 affects the area.
Departments, agencies, and local authorities at the ward, commune, and special zone levels must immediately implement preventive measures, closely monitor the developments of thunderstorms, heavy rains, and the risk of flooding and landslides that may occur due to storms combined with high tides and flood releases. All units must be on duty 24/7 to closely monitor the situation, anticipate worst-case scenarios, and provide timely assistance to people in case of incidents. They must urgently implement plans to ensure the safety of people and vessels.
Landslide prevention
On the afternoon of November 27th, a reporter from SGGP newspaper observed dozens of workers and nearly 10 pieces of heavy machinery working to speed up repairs at the landslide site on National Highway 20 through Mimosa Pass (Xuan Huong Ward - Da Lat, Lam Dong Province). It is expected that the 8-meter-wide road surface will be paved with asphalt by November 29th, in time before the storm approaches the mainland.
Meanwhile, at Prenn Pass (the gateway to Da Lat), after more than two days of allowing traffic to resume, the road is basically stable. At the locations where cracks and subsidence occurred, workers are removing the asphalt layer to re-pave it, preventing water seepage from affecting the road's structure. At D'ran Pass (Xuan Truong Ward - Da Lat), Project Management Board 85 (Ministry of Construction) is clearing soil at the landslide site to open the road in one direction, expected on November 30th.
In response to Typhoon No. 15, the Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, Le Trong Yen, issued an urgent document requesting units to review their forces, materials, and equipment; and implement plans to ensure the safety of construction projects, especially those currently under construction.
Traveling along National Highway 27, the Ngoan Muc Pass (National Highway 27, connecting Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong provinces), which was affected by landslides during the recent heavy rains and floods, has been largely repaired, and traffic is now flowing normally. According to Dinh Van Tri, Chairman of the People's Committee of Lam Son commune (Khanh Hoa province), the local authorities are coordinating with relevant agencies to closely monitor and promptly address any incidents; they are also requesting early allocation of funds to thoroughly address the landslides on the pass.
In the border area between Quang Ngai and Gia Lai provinces (to the west), recent storms have caused severe landslides, cutting off many roads. Facing the risk of further landslides from Typhoon 15, Mr. Mai Van Ha, Deputy Director of the Department of Construction of Quang Ngai province, said that the Department of Construction has directed road management units to mobilize machinery, equipment, materials, gabions, and stockpile them in areas prone to landslides, ready to deploy clearing and reopening routes should a situation arise.
Meanwhile, the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Construction also requested road management units to demarcate and clearly identify high-risk areas; deploy machinery and personnel on standby to promptly warn and quickly handle situations in order to reopen roads and respond to the risk of landslides as Typhoon No. 15 approaches.
Typhoon No. 15 keeps changing direction.
According to information from the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting as of late afternoon on November 27th, the center of Typhoon No. 15 is located approximately 230km north-northwest of Song Tu Tay Island. The strongest winds near the center of the typhoon are at level 12, with gusts up to level 15. From now until December 2nd, the typhoon will continuously change direction on its trajectory as it moves into the South Central coastal region.
From the evening of November 28th to November 30th, the storm moved in a North-Northwest direction, its intensity decreasing to level 10, with gusts up to level 13. Around December 1st and 2nd, the storm moved slowly in a West-Northwest direction, then changed direction to the West and continued to weaken gradually. Typhoon No. 15 was characterized by its very slow movement, so it remained at sea for a long time (6-7 days).
In December, at least one more typhoon or tropical depression is expected to be active in the South China Sea. Currently, it is the end of the typhoon season, so any typhoons or tropical depressions appearing in the South China Sea have a high probability of making landfall or impacting the South Central and Southern regions of Vietnam.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/mien-trung-cap-toc-ung-pho-bao-so-15-post825848.html
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