The authorities evacuate thousands of homes and alert about the risk in agriculture, fishing and transportation before the arrival of the powerful Kajiki typhoon.
The Vietnamese government evacuated near 587,000 people From the provinces of Thanh Hóa, Quang Tri, Hue and Da Nang to prevent tragedies Before the imminent arrival of typhoon Kajiki. The storm, which moves from the East with strong bursts, threatens to cause serious damage to coastal and rural areas of the country.
The authorities confirmed that 152,387 homes had to be evicted as part of the preventive operation. In addition, fishing was suspended in the provinces between Ninh Binh and Quang Ngai, while some 60,000 vessels with almost 249,000 crew were alerted or guided to port. So far, more than 49,000 ships remain tied in safe areas.
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The northern-core region reported that 300,000 hectares of rice fields are under serious threattogether with 77,000 hectares of fruit trees and 57,000 hectares of rubber. In parallel, the reservoirs of the area operate at 71-82 % of their capacity. To prevent floods, dikes have been reinforced, open and repaired vulnerable facilities.
Armed Forces on maximum alert
The emergency operation has the mobilization of 346,000 soldiers and 8,200 vehiclesbetween aircraft, boats and armored. Drones were also deployed with cameras to monitor the most exposed areas. From the government it was requested International assistance to countries like China and the Philippineswith the aim of guaranteeing refuge for Vietnamese ships in full storm.
The director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Welfare, Mai Van Khiem, warned that sea and land conditions are “extremely dangerous and insecure for all activities, including tourism, transport and aquaculture.”
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According to the organism, Kajiki is the fifth tropical storm of the season in Southeast Asia. It is less than 500 kilometers from the North-Center of Vietnam and generates winds between 118 and 149 km/h, with bursts that reach 167 km/h. Advance west at a speed close to 20 km/h.
Airlines suspend and modify flights through the typhoon
The main Vietnam airline adjusted its operations plan at Phu Bai (Hue), Dong Hoi (Quang Tri) and Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa) airports on August 24 and 25 due to Typhon Kajiki. In Phu Bai, Flights were canceled Between Hanoi and Ciudad Ho Chi Minh towards Hue, while the August 25 will operate with modified schedules from noon.
In Dong Hoi, the flights between Hanoi – Dong Hoi and Ciudad Ho Chi Minh – Dong Hoi were canceled on August 25, and in Tho Xuan all the flights were suspended towards Ho Chi Minh Mining City that same day. In addition, other national and international routes could be affected in chain, and passengers will receive assistance according to current regulations.
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The Vietnam Airlines group, which includes Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and Vasco, recommended travelers keep the seat belt fastened throughout the journeyeven when the light signal is off, as a preventive measure against turbulence. The airline will continue to supervise the weather conditions and update programming changes through its website, official fanpage, text messages or email aimed at customers.
Source: Ambito
