Vietnam orders evacuations, vessel ban as Typhoon Kalmaegi nears
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has ordered a ban on all vessels from going out to sea as the country’s central and southern regions brace for the arrival of Typhoon Kalmaegi.
Chairing a meeting on disaster response, Ha emphasized that no residents should be at sea after 5 p.m. local time on Thursday, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
He also directed that evacuations in high-risk coastal and mountainous areas be completed before 7 p.m. local time the same day.
Authorities are prioritizing the relocation of residents from zones vulnerable to high tides, isolation, and landslides. The typhoon is expected to impact the regions between 7 p.m. Thursday and 4 a.m. Friday, leaving little time for preparation. Ha urged localities in the storm’s projected path to promptly update and execute emergency response plans.
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