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On July 14th, the People's Committee of An Son commune, Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province, announced that due to bad weather, the high-speed ferry service from Rach Gia city to Nam Du island was temporarily suspended for two consecutive days (July 13th and 14th). Approximately 700 tourists were stranded on the island in An Son commune.
Currently, tourists stranded on the island are being provided with food, accommodation, and a 50% discount on vehicle rentals by the island's guesthouse owners. Depending on the weather conditions, boats will be dispatched to take tourists back to the mainland.
Ferry services from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc and Nam Du are suspended due to bad weather.
Previously, ferry services from Rach Gia and Ha Tien to Phu Quoc and Nam Du were temporarily suspended due to bad weather. According to the Kien Giang Provincial Meteorological and Hydrological Station, due to the influence of a tropical depression in the East Sea, several coastal provinces and cities have experienced prolonged rain and thunderstorms for several days.
Thanks to its many pristine beaches and tranquil beauty, this archipelago is one of the most visited destinations in the South.
In Phu Quoc City alone, on the morning of July 14th, there was very heavy rain, and authorities focused on evacuating and rescuing people and property from areas severely affected by flooding, moving them to safety.
The area around the Cay Thong Trong intersection – the Cua Duong – Duong Dong bypass, Ben Tram hamlet, Cay Thong Ngoai hamlet, and Ganh Gio was flooded due to heavy rain. The Cay Thong Trong intersection is considered one of the flood hotspots whenever there is heavy rain, causing difficulties for people's travel. In some places, water flooded into people's houses and rented rooms.
In Phu Quoc, rain is concentrated during the night and morning, with localized areas experiencing moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, there will be strong gusts of wind at levels 7 and 8, and southwest winds at levels 4 and 5. Wave heights will range from 0.75 to 2 meters, with occasional slight rough seas.
With its blue sea, golden sand, warm sunshine, and pristine, fascinating nature, the Nam Du archipelago (Kien Hai district) attracts many tourists, especially on weekends. The Nam Du archipelago comprises two communes, An Son and Nam Du, with 21 islands of varying sizes, located about 100km west of Rach Gia city. Some of the smaller islands have names, and each islet is associated with a captivating legend that intrigues visitors and makes them eager to explore.
