On June 10, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed Directive No. 86 on behalf of the Prime Minister, calling for urgent preparedness measures.

Vietnam's government has directed ministries and localities to proactively evacuate residents from areas at high risk of landslides, flash floods, and deep flooding, in response to a tropical depression that may strengthen into a storm.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 1:00 p.m. on June 10, the center of the tropical depression was located at 15.3 degrees North latitude and 114.8 degrees East longitude, about 360 kilometers southeast of the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands. Wind speeds near the center ranged from 39 to 49 km/h (level 6-7), with gusts up to 75 km/h (level 9), moving slowly northwest at around 5 km/h.

The depression is forecast to strengthen into a storm on June 11. From the night of June 11 onward, provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Ngai may experience heavy rainfall totaling 100 to 300 millimeters, with some areas exceeding 450 mm. The northern Central Highlands may receive 70 to 150 mm, with localized downpours possibly surpassing 200 mm within a six-hour window.

To prepare for potential severe weather and flooding, the Prime Minister has instructed provincial leaders to closely monitor forecasts, ensure the safety of all vessels at sea - including tourist boats - and evacuate people from high-risk zones to safer locations. Protective measures must also be taken for vulnerable infrastructure, ongoing construction projects, industrial zones, residential areas, and agricultural operations in low-lying regions.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have been tasked with providing accurate, real-time forecasting to support disaster response efforts. They must also ensure the safety of dikes, irrigation reservoirs, and agricultural activities.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is responsible for overseeing safety protocols in industrial production and hydroelectric dams, particularly small-scale hydro plants.

The Ministry of Construction must coordinate transportation logistics and ensure road safety in affected regions, rapidly addressing disruptions to maintain open and safe travel routes.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security will support local authorities in executing evacuation plans, emergency response, and search and rescue efforts.

The Vinh