Hai Phong bans sea travel, issues storm warning for Typhoon Maysak

Hai Phong city has implemented a strict ban on sea travel and issued storm warnings as Typhoon Maysak, the first storm of the season, approaches Vietnam's northern coast. The city's Civil Defense Command has ordered all passenger, tourist, and fishing vessels to cease operations from 4 PM on July 3.

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The ban is applied from 4:00 PM on July 3, for passenger transport vehicles, tourist ships, and fishing vessels going out to sea; at the same time, all entertainment and business activities in coastal areas, river mouths, and offshore are suspended until the storm passes.

Coastal and offshore entertainment and business activities have also been suspended until the typhoon dissipates. This measure aims to ensure the safety of residents and visitors as the storm is expected to make landfall over the weekend.

Authorities are taking proactive steps to protect the more than 500 tourists currently staying in the Do Son area and those on Cat Ba island. All visitors have been provided with safe accommodation and advised against engaging in any seaside recreational activities. The local border guard force is actively broadcasting warning signals to alert vessels at sea and guide them to safe harbors.

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All tourists have been arranged for safe accommodation. The Do Son area currently has over 500 guests staying – have been supported with accommodation, and have been propagated not to participate in entertainment activities near the coast.

In preparation for potential impacts, the city is ready to evacuate 324 households, comprising 942 residents, from low-lying coastal areas and those prone to landslides. Tourists, including 110 foreigners, are also on standby for relocation if necessary. Accommodation providers are instructed to continuously update weather information to ensure guest safety.

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Localities must strictly control the operation of vessels at sea, and resolutely not allow people to stay in dangerous areas.

Localities like Kien Hai commune have activated their "4 at the ready" disaster response plan, mobilizing a team of 271 people and 26 heavy-duty vehicles for rescue operations. Essential supplies, including 10 tons of rice, 1,000 boxes of instant noodles, and 1,600 bottles of water, have been stockpiled. The city maintains a 24-hour duty roster and has deployed teams to monitor traffic in flood-prone or landslide-risk areas, striving to minimize damage from Typhoon Maysak.

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The evacuation plan for residents has been ready to be activated with a plan to evacuate 324 households (942 people) in coastal areas, low-lying areas, or areas at high risk of landslides.