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The Department of Search and Rescue has urged military agencies and units to pro-actively respond to cold air, tornadoes, lightning, and hail. (In the photo: Quang Ninh border guards patrol and remain on standby to respond to natural disasters and maritime incidents) |
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, cold air is expected to affect the northeastern region from the evening and night of October 4 before spreading to other areas of the North and the region from Thanh Hoa to Hue.
From October 4, moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the North and the region from Thanh Hoa to Hue, with some areas likely to experience very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong wind gusts. Localized heavy rainfall could trigger flash floods in small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes, and flooding in low-lying areas.
The Department of Search and Rescue called on military agencies and units to continue strictly implementing the General Staff’s official dispatches on pro-actively responding to natural disasters and to closely monitor weather, meteorological, and hydrological developments.
Units are required to maintain strict duty schedules at the emergency hotline 112. In the event of complex emergencies or incidents, they must promptly mobilize forces and equipment to respond effectively, comply with reporting regulations, and ensure the safety of personnel carrying out their missions.
Military Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4 were instructed to direct provincial and municipal Military Commands to coordinate with local departments and agencies to review and identify disaster-prone areas, including locations at risk of flash floods, inundation, and landslides. They are to deploy forces and equipment to assist local authorities and people in disaster response, consequence mitigation, and search and rescue operations when required.
The Vietnam Border Guard Command was instructed to direct provincial and municipal Border Guard Commands to closely monitor warnings, forecasts, and developments regarding strong winds at sea. They must notify captains, ship owners, and crews operating at sea so that they can take preventive measures, adjust their operational plans, and ensure the safety of personnel and property.
Translated by Song Anh