In a recent directive, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) instructed all units in the aviation sector to implement 24/7 monitoring and response measures for Storm No.11, named Matmo.

According to the CAAV, Van Don, Cat Bi, and Noi Bai are the three airports expected to experience direct impact from the storm.

Airports in Tho Xuan, Vinh, and Dien Bien have also been advised to stay alert and regularly update information, especially as the storm’s trajectory remains unpredictable.

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Noi Bai Airport is expected to be directly affected by Storm Matmo. Photo: NIA

For airports within the storm's impact zone, the CAAV has assigned the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to lead coordination efforts with relevant agencies. These include inspecting infrastructure, communication systems, and ensuring early detection and resolution of any damage to safeguard facilities, stations, and flight operations.

Units have been instructed to implement storm prevention plans, unclog drainage systems, protect buildings and equipment, minimize damage caused by heavy rain and wind, and restore airport operations swiftly to serve passengers.

Airports currently undergoing construction must identify technical stop-points in advance and halt all work during dangerous weather to ensure safety and prevent losses.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 11:00 a.m. today, Storm No.11 Matmo was located east of the Leizhou Peninsula (China), about 300 kilometers southeast of Mong Cai (Quang Ninh).

Winds near the storm’s center were reaching levels 12 to 13 (118–149 km/h), with gusts up to level 16.

It is forecasted that by this evening, the storm will cross the Leizhou Peninsula and enter the northern part of the Gulf of Tonkin, approaching Vietnam’s northern coastal provinces with winds at level 12 and gusts up to level 15.

N. Huyen