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Dong Hoi Airport to suspend operation due to approaching storm
VGP - The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) decided to temporarily halt flight operations at Dong Hoi Airport in the central province of Quang Binh from 3pm to 10pm on September 19 due to concerns over heavy rains caused by a storm approaching central Viet Nam.
Dong Hoi Airport suspends operation from 3pm to 10pm on September 19 due to the fourth storm
The CAAV has required central airports like Dong Hoi Airport, Da Nang International Airport, Phu Bai International Airport in Thua Thien-Hue province, Chu Lai Airport in Quang Nam province and Vinh Airport in Nghe An province to work with relevant agencies to inspect airport infrastructure systems and communication systems to ensure safety for operations at airports and aerodromes.
As of 4 am on September 19, the storm's center was positioned at approximately 17.3 north latitude and 109.8 east longitude, about 210 km northeast of Da Nang and 260 km east of Quang Tri.
The maximum sustained winds near the storm's center were recorded at level 8 (62-74 kilometers per hour), with gusts reaching level 10. The storm is moving westward at around 20 kilometers per hour.
Heavy rainfall is expected from September 19 to 20 across the North Central and Central regions, with rainfall totals ranging from 100-300mm, and some areas potentially exceeding 500 mm. Particularly heavy rainfall, exceeding 150mm in 6 hours, is forecast for areas from Quang Tri province to Da Nang City on September 19.
Fishing boats and vessels operating in these areas could be impacted by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, powerful winds, and high waves.
The coastal provinces running from Quang Binh to Quang Nam provinces need to stay alert to high tides and waves that could cause sea dike erosion and flooding in low-lying locations./.