Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) has postponed its graduation ceremonies, while Hanoi Industrial University, Banking University, and University of Commerce have shifted to online learning. Some provinces have also suspended classes for school students.
Vietnam Airlines and other carriers have adjusted flight schedules for September 25 in Thanh Hoa, Hai Phong, and Da Nang to ensure safety ahead of Typhoon Ragasa.
Quang Ninh and Hung Yen provinces have prohibited maritime activities, barring ships from leaving port from 12 PM on 24/9, while urging vessels to seek safe harbor in anticipation of Typhoon Ragasa.
One day after entering the South China Sea, Ragasa has weakened, now a category 15-16 storm. It is expected to make landfall between Quang Ninh and Hai Phong around noon on 25/9 with winds of 8-9.
Super Typhoon Ragasa is causing widespread disruption to air and sea travel across Asia, affecting the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China.
Hong Kong residents flocked to supermarkets to stock up on essential supplies as super typhoon Ragasa approached, predicted to bring significant destruction.
At 10 p.m. on 22/9, super typhoon Ragasa entered the South China Sea with maximum sustained winds of 221 km/h, reaching category 17 and gusts exceeding category 17. This marks the 9th storm to form in the region this year.
Super typhoon Ragasa, potentially reaching category 17 today, is forecast to enter the South China Sea this evening, becoming the 9th storm in these waters this year.
On the afternoon of 21/9, typhoon Ragasa, located east of Luzon Island (Philippines), intensified by three categories from this morning to a category 16 super typhoon, with gusts exceeding category 17.
The Philippines has ordered the evacuation of residents in areas at risk of flooding and landslides, as well as prepared response plans for super typhoon Ragasa.
