Instructions for proactively responding to storm No. 5 and floods after the storm

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According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 10:00 a.m. this morning, August 23, storm No. 5 (international name Kajiki) continued to move rapidly and with great intensity. At 10:00 a.m. on August 23, the center of the storm was at about 17.4 degrees North latitude; 115.8 degrees East longitude, about 380 km East Northeast of Hoang Sa special zone. The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 8-9 (62-88 km/h), gusting to level 11; moving in a West Northwest direction at a speed of about 25 km/h.

The storm is forecast to move very quickly and increase in intensity very strongly. From tomorrow night (August 24), it will cause rain and strong winds for the North Central coast, focusing on Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri .

To ensure the safety of life and property from storms and floods after storms, people should not be subjective and follow the following recommendations:

For fishermen and boats at sea:

Regularly monitor the location and direction of the storm;

Determine the position of the ship relative to the storm's affected area to promptly move to the nearest safe anchorage or escape from the dangerous area;

Regularly communicate and inform the Border Guard and relevant authorities about the ship's location and number of people on board;

Absolutely do not steer the ship towards shore in the same direction as the storm;

Check the operating status of the machine; strengthen watertight measures and firmly tie down the remaining positions on the deck to ensure safety;

Collect the net immediately, in case of emergency the net may have to be cut off; Prepare anti-puncture and anti-sinking tools for use when needed;

Crew members wear life jackets to ensure safety in case of dangerous situations;

Maintain close contact with coastal information stations and inform other fishing vessels operating in the same area; comply with instructions from competent authorities.

For communities, inland and coastal residents:

Monitor forecasts, warnings, and updates on storms and heavy rain to proactively prevent and avoid them.

Ensure safety of boats at anchorage, protect fishery cages and rafts; absolutely do not stay on anchored boats, watchtowers, cages, rafts, or aquaculture areas when the storm affects them, especially people on the islands.

Proactively stock up on food, water, medicine, and necessary supplies.

Identify the safest shelter for all family members; proactively evacuate when necessary or as required by local authorities.

Reinforce and brace houses; trim tree branches; remove billboards and posters that pose a safety risk; ensure safety of construction sites.

Reinforce barns and farms for raising livestock and poultry; take advantage of early harvesting of agricultural and aquatic products.

Keep valuables high and important documents in a safe place.

Move the vehicle to a place with high terrain.

Ensure safety when traveling during the rainy and stormy season: regularly monitor weather developments, natural disaster warnings, proactively postpone or cancel trips when the weather is bad to ensure safety; avoid traveling to coastal areas, islands, mountainous areas or places at risk of landslides and flash floods. Absolutely do not go out when the storm is making landfall, except in emergency cases and with specific instructions from the authorities.

Beware of rain, floods, and inundation in low-lying areas, urban areas, and flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas; beware of rising water in coastal areas and river mouths; proactively prevent and ensure safety according to the instructions of local authorities.

Proactively clear drainage near your home or residential area to create a flood escape route; notify the authorities when there are incidents of clogged drainage or deep flooding; do not park in areas at risk of flooding; be on guard against flooding in apartment basements.

Save emergency phone numbers for use in case of emergency.

Comply with the direction of local authorities.

All work to be completed before 6:00 p.m. on August 24, 2025. Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control - Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Here are some detailed instructions:

Instructions for proactively responding to storm No. 5 and floods after the storm