In the next 48 hours, most international forecasts and models agree that the storm will continue to increase in intensity; the possibility of the storm strengthening to super typhoon level cannot be ruled out. Around the evening of September 7, storm No. 9 will make landfall in the Northern region, from Quang Ninh to Ninh Binh. 

At the meeting to respond to storm No. 3 on the afternoon of September 4, Vice Chairman of Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Cuong said that after the Prime Minister issued a telegram, the locality issued a document directing the implementation of response measures in the spirit of the highest readiness.

“Currently, the province has directed the inspection of ships at sea, the safety of construction works under construction, and newly completed construction works. The transport sector is also ready to arrange for on-duty at key locations. For Bai Chay bridge, if the wind is level 6, vehicles will be prohibited from passing through…” – Mr. Cuong added.

Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee Nguyen Duc Tho said that this morning the locality organized a delegation to inspect the prevention and control of storm No. 3. The relevant departments are also reviewing measures to respond to the storm's developments.

According to Mr. Tho, the safety of boats and tourists is a matter of special concern to Hai Phong City. Today and tomorrow, the locality will direct all boats to move to safe shelters. All tourists will also be brought to the mainland tomorrow.

Along with Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, at the meeting on the afternoon of September 4, a number of ministries and localities also showed a high spirit of proactive response to storm No. 9. Emphasizing that storm No. 3 is a very strong storm, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan requested that localities absolutely not be subjective, and at the same time need to be most proactive in response work to minimize damage to people and property of the People and the State.

The key task in the coming hours is to resolutely call on and guide ships and vehicles (including ships) TravelShips (transport vessels) still operating at sea and coastal areas should proactively leave the dangerous area or return to a safe shelter.

Localities are determined not to let people stay on cages, rafts, and watchtowers when the storm makes landfall; have plans to ensure the safety of tourists and people on the islands. Depending on the storm's developments, proactively ban the sea and prohibit activities that gather large crowds, especially in provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Nghe An.

For the plains and mountainous areas, Minister Le Minh Hoan suggested deploying shock forces to inspect and review residential areas along rivers, streams, low-lying areas, and areas at high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides to proactively evacuate people to safety.

Organize forces to guard and control traffic at culverts, spillways, deeply flooded areas, and areas at risk of landslides; resolutely not allow people and vehicles to pass through if safety is not ensured. At the same time, check and prepare plans to ensure safety of reservoirs and downstream areas.

Minister Le Minh Hoan also requested that press agencies and localities strengthen communication work, not only about the developments of storm No. 3 but also propagate and guide on response measures so that people know, proactively implement, and ensure safety for relatives and families...