Navy: Proactively prevent storm Wipha

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 a.m. on July 19, the center of storm Wipha was located just above the northern sea of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind speed is level 9 (75 - 88 km/h), gusting to level 11.

To respond to storm Wipha, the Navy Command requested units to proactively deploy prevention and control measures.

To proactively respond to storm Wipha, the Navy Command requires units to perform well a number of contents: Closely monitor the storm's developments and the situation of rain and floods in the area, promptly notify forces operating at sea to take measures to avoid storms to ensure safety; strictly maintain a 24/24-hour on-call regime, prepare forces and means to participate in search and rescue at sea, respond to and help people prevent and overcome the consequences of natural disasters when situations occur.

Officers and sailors of Navy's patrol ships and posts are ready to respond to Typhoon Whipa.

At the same time, direct, inspect and review to grasp the flooding situation in low-lying areas, riverbanks, streams, downstream of lakes, dams, and areas at risk of landslides; inspect and consolidate works, tunnels, trenches, fortifications, warehouses, barracks, factories, and radar stations; clear and dredge sewers; have plans to evacuate people and property, ensuring absolute safety for soldiers and people in the area./.

Vu Nguyet

Source: https://baolongan.vn/quan-chung-hai-quan-chu-dong-phong-chong-bao-wipha-a199033.html