On July 14, the tropical depression affecting Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang province) has led to prolonged heavy rains, causing flooding in several areas, with the Cua Duong commune being the most severely impacted.

The Phu Quoc City Police Department has mobilized 70 officers and equipped them with necessary tools to urgently coordinate with local authorities in Cua Duong commune to evacuate and rescue residents and their properties from flooded areas.

Upon receiving a report about a pregnant woman, Nguyen Thuy Kieu (26), being stranded in a deeply flooded area, the police promptly arrived at the scene to take her to the city medical center for childbirth.

The Kien Giang Maritime Port Authority announced that, starting July 13, all ferry services from the mainland to Phu Quoc, Nam Du islands, and vice versa, have been suspended due to adverse weather conditions. As of the afternoon of July 14, there has been no new update regarding the resumption of ferry services.

Mr. Ho Dac Thuan, Director of the Phu Quoc City Center for Culture, Sports, and Broadcasting, stated that the temporary suspension of ferry services for two days has left a small number of tourists stranded on the island.

"In addition to high-speed ferries, tourists can also travel to and from Phu Quoc by air, which is still operating normally. We are closely monitoring the situation, and if tourists face difficulties, we will promptly provide support," Mr. Thuan shared.

According to the Kien Giang Meteorological and Hydrological Station, the Rach Gia – Phu Quoc and Tho Chau sea areas will experience widespread rain. Winds will be from the west-southwest at level 5, occasionally reaching level 6, with gusts at levels 7-8, and waves reaching heights of 0.75-2.5 meters.

Tran Tuyen