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Given the complex and unpredictable developments of Typhoon Matmo (Typhoon No. 11), authorities from the central to local levels have urgently issued directives and documents, requiring units to focus intensely on implementing response measures. In particular, the aviation, road transport, and armed forces sectors have been placed on 24/7 standby to ensure the absolute safety of residents, tourists, and property in the face of the typhoon's landfall and prolonged heavy rainfall.
According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, on the morning of October 6th, the eye of Typhoon Matmo entered Mong Cai, Quang Ninh province, then moved along the northern border, causing heavy rain in mountainous and midland provinces.
According to assessments from the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting and the Aviation Meteorology Center, Typhoon Matmo is expected to directly affect the northern and central regions, including the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City ACC air traffic control areas, impacting many key airports.
In response to this situation, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) issued an urgent document, requesting relevant units to focus intensely on responding. Airports predicted to be most severely affected, such as Van Don, Cat Bi, Noi Bai, Vinh, and Tho Xuan, were ordered to maintain 24/7 readiness and proactively inspect their infrastructure.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to take the lead in coordinating the inspection of the entire technical infrastructure, communication, and station systems to detect and promptly handle incidents and ensure safe operations. In particular, units must implement measures to prevent flooding, clear drainage channels, protect structures, vehicles, and equipment to minimize damage, and be ready to quickly restore operations once the weather stabilizes.
The Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) is required to strengthen monitoring and continuously update weather forecasts and warnings to provide complete and timely information to airlines and air traffic control agencies. Close coordination between aviation service providers, meteorological agencies, and port authorities is a key factor in minimizing the impact of storms on operations.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) also specifically noted the risk of prolonged heavy rain after the storm weakens and makes landfall, which could continue to affect aviation infrastructure. For airports with ongoing construction (such as Cat Bi and Vinh), investors and contractors must immediately identify technical stopping points to temporarily halt construction, ensuring the safety of the project and workers.
Along with the aviation industry, the Ministry of Construction has also issued an urgent directive requiring its affiliated units and localities to focus intensely on flood and storm prevention. The Vietnam Road Administration is tasked with directing road management zones to coordinate closely with localities and the Department of Construction to review and update response scenarios. Personnel must be on duty 24/7, organizing traffic diversion, placing warning signs and barriers at locations prone to flooding, landslides, or other safety hazards. Units must prepare backup materials, machinery, and equipment, ready to address incidents and ensure smooth traffic flow as quickly as possible.
Passengers should take note of storm updates and flight information to avoid disruptions to their personal schedules.
To ensure absolute safety, the armed forces were mobilized. On October 5th, the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army established a team to inspect the response to Typhoon No. 11 in Military Region 3 and the Border Guard.
In addition, the railway sector has announced the temporary suspension of the MR1/2 train service on October 5th and 6th to ensure safety, and will allow passengers with tickets to exchange or refund them within 30 days. Furthermore, due to the forecast of heavy and prolonged rainfall in Hanoi from early morning on October 6th until the end of October 7th (with rainfall amounts of 70-120 mm, and over 150 mm in some areas), the city government is encouraging people to work online, and the Department of Education and Training is considering suspending classes for students. These urgent actions demonstrate the high level of focus of the entire system in minimizing damage caused by Typhoon Matmo.
