On September 13, the Border Guard Command of Hue city coordinated with local authorities and functional forces to respond to heavy rain and ensure safety for residents and fishing ships at sea.
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The Star City runs aground in the waters off Binh An, Chan May - Lang Co commune. |
At Chan May Port in Chan May - Lang Co commune, the Border Post of Chan May Port Border Gate worked with relevant forces to address the grounding of the Star City. The Vietnamese-flagged ship, carrying 17 crew-members, had been sailing from Ha Tinh to Chan May Port when it dragged its anchor, drifted and ran aground in the waters off Binh An on September 11.
The ship has a gross tonnage of 24,157 tons, is 159.5 meters long and 25.8 meters wide. It was not carrying cargo and had not sustained a breach. The ship was grounded on the right side of the Chan May navigation channel, about 300 meters from shore, without affecting maritime traffic. The Thua Thien Hue Maritime Administration instructed the captain on measures to refloat the ship and deployed two tugboats to provide assistance. However, due to high waves and strong winds, the tugboats were unable to approach the ship.
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Officers and soldiers of the Border Post of A Dot Border Gate assist the family of Po Loong Thuoc in A Dot village in moving belongings to a safe location. |
In mountainous areas of Hue city, heavy rain also caused landslides. On National Highway 49, at the area near the foot of A Co Pass in Hong Ha 1 village, A Luoi 5 commune, soil and rocks slid onto an approximately 80-meter section of road, blocking traffic. Local authorities mobilized road management personnel and equipment to clear the route. In A Dot village, A Luoi 4 commune, landslides affected local households. The Border Post of A Dot Border Gate coordinated with local authorities to inspect the area and assist affected residents in relocating to safety.
In Ha Tinh, the Provincial Military Command activated disaster prevention and search-and-rescue measures as a tropical depression approached the central region. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the tropical depression, with gusts reaching force 8, was moving west-northwestward toward the mainland in the Quang Tri and Ha Tinh areas. From September 13 to 15, Ha Tinh was expected to receive widespread rainfall of 200-400 mm, with more than 500 mm possible in some areas, raising the risk of rapidly rising upstream floodwaters, localized flooding and severe landslides.
The Ha Tinh Provincial Military Command directed agencies and units to keep all personnel on standby, review disaster prevention and search-and-rescue plans, and ensure sufficient personnel, specialized equipment, supplies and logistics. Units in mountainous areas were instructed to closely monitor landslide risks and prepare relocation plans, while coastal localities were tasked with keeping track of vehicles and continuously informing ship owners of the tropical depression's path. Communications systems were also required to remain operational.
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Officers and soldiers of the Quang Tri provincial armed forces help residents move their property. |
In Quang Tri, the Provincial Military Command likewise mobilized forces and equipment and maintained a high state of readiness to respond to flooding and other emergencies. Military and police forces, together with local authorities, established guards and warning signs at dangerous locations and prevented people and vehicles from entering deeply flooded roads, underpasses and spillways with fast-flowing water. Units also reviewed residential areas at risk and prepared to assist with evacuations.
As water levels rose in several areas following prolonged heavy rain, hundreds of officers and soldiers were mobilized to help residents move property and belongings to safe locations. The Quang Tri Provincial Military Command said protecting the lives and property of residents remains its top priority and that its units will continue maintaining personnel and equipment in a state of readiness to respond to developments in the heavy rain and flooding.
Translated by Tran Hoai