Mangkhut super typhoon is predicted to hit Vietnam’s northern region on September 17 morning and bring heavy downpours and strong winds to northern and north central provinces and cities, with the rainfall of 100-200mm.According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHF), Mangkhut is the equivalent of a category 5 hurricane, becoming the strongest storm of this year with sustained winds of 220km per hour.
Mangkhut's roadmap and location
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The storm is forecast to move northwest at 20km per hour, heading to the East Sea and affecting the Tonkin Gulf in the next 48 hours. It will hit Vietnam’s mainland on September 17, causing heavy downpours covering the northern and north central regions from September 17-19, NCHF added.
NCHF reported that apart from strong winds, rough seas and strong waves, the storm would bring heavy rainfall of 100-200mm to the north. Most reservoirs in the Red River delta and from the north down to the central province of Nghe An are nearly full due to weeks of heavy rain.
NCHF also predicted that flash floods will occur in Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang and Thanh Hoa provinces following heavy downpours.
Satellite image of Mangkhut super typhoon
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Localities are also asked to harvest aquaculture products early and organize the evacuation of people from aquaculture zones and low-lying areas before 5pm on September 16.
The Central Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is required to closely monitor the development of the storm and floods to promptly undertake response measures.
The National Committee for Search and Rescue, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Public Security have been asked to deploy forces and means of transport in the key areas to rescue affected people and ensure security and order.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been required to ensure safety for mineral exploration and exploitation activities on the sea, safe operation of hydroelectric dams, electricity systems to ensure foodstuff and essential goods.
The Ministry of Construction has been asked to direct and guide measures to ensure safety for construction works, high-rise buildings, high towers.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has been asked to closely monitor the storm’s development, timely forecast and supply information to the people and related agencies for the guidance and response.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been asked to closely monitor the situation, actively contact with other countries in the region to support fishermen, fishing vessels in Vietnam to avoid storm shelter.
The Ministry of Information and Communications has been asked to direct the implementation of measures to ensure the safety of the information system and ensure communication in direction and management of storm response.
The Ministry of Education and Training has been asked to ensure the safety for students in the storm zone.
The Vietnam Television, the Voice of Vietnam and other media agencies are tasked to increase the broadcasting time, report the storm’s progress and disseminate the skills of responding to storms and floods to people to actively prevent, combat and minimize damage.
