Ships and boats proactively anchored to take shelter from typhoon number 1.

(Baohatinh.vn) - Hundreds of fishing boats have urgently entered ports and mooring areas in Ha Tinh to take shelter from the storm and ensure safety amidst the complex developments of Typhoon No. 1.

Boats and ships are taking shelter at Cua Sot port (Thach Ha).

According to Mr. Than Quoc Te, Deputy Director of the Management Board of Fishing Ports and Storm Shelters for Fishing Vessels in Ha Tinh , the unit has proactively informed and reminded fishermen about the weather situation, advised them to limit going out to sea, and proactively seek safe shelter.

By the morning of June 11th, although there was no official ban on sailing, due to forecasts of heavy rain, 497 boats had anchored at ports in the province. Of these, 439 belonged to fishermen from Ha Tinh province and 58 belonged to fishermen from other provinces.

Temporarily suspending fishing during stormy weather is to ensure the safety of people and property.

Specifically, at Cua Sot fishing port and storm shelter (Thach Ha district), there are 194 boats from within the province and 58 boats from outside the province; at Cua Hoi - Xuan Pho fishing port and storm shelter (Nghi Xuan district), there are 42 boats from within the province; at Cua Nhuong storm shelter (Cam Xuyen district), there are 74 boats from within the province; and at Cua Khau storm shelter (Ky Ha commune, Ky Anh town), there are 129 boats from within the province.

Fisherman Hoang Van Bach (Thach Kim commune, Thach Ha district) shared: "Although there hasn't been a ban on sailing yet, we've proactively brought our boats ashore to anchor. Following the forecast, we know that the weather will be rough with strong winds in the coming days, so coming ashore now is to ensure safety. When anchored at the port, we will regularly contact the management board, pay attention to safety, and wait until the weather stabilizes before continuing to go out to sea."

The Management Board will closely monitor weather developments and directives from provincial departments and agencies to promptly coordinate with relevant units to inform fishermen, enabling them to proactively manage their fishing activities at sea. The ultimate goal is to help fishermen understand all information, thereby being more proactive in responding to situations, contributing to minimizing risks and protecting their own safety and that of their vessels.

Mr. Than Quoc Te - Deputy Director of the Management Board of Fishing Ports and Storm Shelter Areas for Fishing Vessels in Ha Tinh Province

This morning (June 11), the tropical depression in the area east of the Hoang Sa archipelago strengthened into a typhoon, the first typhoon of 2025, with the international name WUTIP.

At 7:00 AM, the typhoon's center was located at approximately 16.1 degrees North latitude and 113.7 degrees East longitude, in the sea east of the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands. The strongest winds near the center of the typhoon were at level 8 (62-74 km/h), with gusts up to level 10; it was moving slowly in a west-northwest direction at a speed of about 5-10 km/h.

The forecast for day and night (June 11th) indicates heavy rain and thunderstorms in the sea area of ​​Ha Tinh. During the thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind at level 6-7, and waves over 2 meters high.

Warning for day and night of June 12th: In the sea area off Ha Tinh province, strong northeasterly winds of level 6, sometimes level 7, gusting to level 8, will cause rough seas with waves 2-3 meters high.

Vessels operating in the aforementioned hazardous areas are susceptible to the effects of thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong winds, and high waves.

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