According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storm Usagi is currently active in the sea north of Luzon Island (Philippines). It is forecasted that on November 15, the storm will enter the East Sea with a level 13 intensity, gusting to level 16.

To proactively respond to the developments of storm Usagi, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has sent an urgent dispatch to ministries, branches, and Chairmen of People's Committees of coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Binh Dinh, requesting them to focus on implementing response measures.

The key tasks in the coming hours are to continue to closely monitor the storm's developments; manage vessels at sea; organize a count of ships and boats; notify owners of vessels and captains of ships and boats operating at sea of ​​the location, direction of movement and developments of the storm so that they can proactively avoid, escape or not move into dangerous areas.

Dangerous areas in the next 24 hours: From latitude 17.5 - 23.0 degrees North latitude, East of longitude 118.0 degrees East longitude; in the next 48 hours: From latitude 20.9 - 26.0 degrees North latitude, East of longitude 118.0 degrees East longitude (dangerous areas are adjusted according to forecast bulletins).

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development also requested ministries and branches to proactively direct and coordinate with localities to respond to storm developments; and prepare forces and means for rescue when required.