Over the past two days, due to the storm’s effects, deep flooding has been reported in areas stretching from Quang Tri to Nghe An. In Ha Tinh province, to ensure public safety, authorities in several localities have taken the initiative to evacuate people from high-risk landslide zones.

According to the Nghe An Hydro-Meteorological Center, the province’s coastal area, including Hon Ngu Island, is forecast to experience heavy thunderstorms. Winds are expected to strengthen to levels 6-7, with gusts reaching level 10 near the storm’s center. Waves could rise between 2 and 5 meters, creating dangerous sea conditions.

To protect fishermen and vessels, the Nghe An People’s Committee issued an emergency directive on the morning of August 30, banning all ships and transport vehicles from going out to sea from 10:00 AM. All vessels currently at sea must return to shore and anchor in safe harbors no later than 3:00 PM the same day.

Authorities have mobilized all available communication methods to inform vessels of the storm’s developments, urging them to seek safe shelter or move out of the danger zone.

In Ha Tinh, persistent heavy rains have led to deep inundation in several areas. Local governments have started relocating residents from areas at risk of flooding or landslides. In Thuan Hoa hamlet (Huong Xuan commune), torrential rain caused runoff from the mountains to surge into homes, raising the risk of landslides.

Faced with this threat, Huong Xuan officials closely monitored the situation and evacuated 21 households, totaling 71 residents, from Thuan Hoa to higher, safer ground. Local officials and police officers waded through floodwaters to carry the elderly and children to safety. Additional forces helped residents lift household belongings and move assets to safer places.

Speaking with VietNamNet, the Huong Xuan commune leadership said that after the evacuation, a checkpoint was established in the affected area, staffed by local officials, police, and military personnel to ensure security and prevent residents from returning prematurely.

In Quang Tri province, water levels in local rivers have remained relatively stable and below alarm level 1. However, due to the cumulative effects of Storm No.5 and its aftermath, Kim Phu commune remains partially isolated at three locations: On, Yen Hop, and Mo O O O hamlets.

As part of its preparedness for Storm No.6, Quang Tri authorities are urgently calling back fishing vessels to safe shelter points, securing boats at anchorage areas, and implementing other safety measures.

The province has more than 8,700 boats and over 24,000 workers at sea. As of this morning, more than 8,500 boats and 23,500 workers have returned and anchored. However, nearly 200 vessels carrying over 600 fishermen remain offshore.

Local governments are urging residents to reinforce their homes, trim trees, and harvest crops where possible. Emergency forces are stockpiling supplies and standing guard at flood-prone river crossings and dangerous roads, ready to respond when needed. Authorities plan to evacuate around 14,295 households, equivalent to 52,853 residents, and are updating disaster response strategies and dike protection measures to ensure safety.

The Thanh Long spillway in Kim Phu commune is already submerged, prompting authorities to prohibit any crossing to prevent accidents.

Thien Luong & Hai Sam