Hanoi, Sept. 26 -- Typhoon No. 10, internationally named Bualoi, is forecast to unleash a combination of strong winds, torrential rains, flooding, and landslides, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) to call for evacuation plans for residents in high-risk areas.

Chairing a meeting on September 26, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep emphasised that the fast pace of the storm requires more urgent response measures at sea. He urged coastal provinces to hasten the withdrawal of vessels from hazardous areas and issue sea bans earlier, even 48 hours ahead of its landfall.

Hiep highlighted the need to ensure the safety of hydropower and irrigation dams, particularly in Thanh Hoa and Nghe An ...