6 storms affected Vietnam this year

In the morning of May 15, the Central Hydrometeorological Center said that this year on the East Sea, there could be 10 storms. Of these, 4-6 have a direct impact on Vietnam in the middle and end of the rainy season.

In response to the rainy and storm season, from today, the Office of the Central Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control will seriously organize 24 / 24h flood prevention to receive information, report and direct the work. disaster recovery.

Currently, local ministries and branches have issued plans to prevent floods and storms. Provinces have to promptly complete the embankment, embankment, and culvert before flooding, and develop a specific prevention plan for critical routes.

In 2006, there were 10 storms and 4 tropical depressions operating in the East Sea and affecting Vietnam. In which there is a strong attack, like Chanchu, Xangsane, Durian. Flood and storm caused 339 people died, 274 people were missing, physical damage was 18,566 billion VND.

Hong Khanh