Quang Ninh (VNA) – The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VMHA) on August 11 held a working session with the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee to strengthen forecasting, warning, and public guidance on the use of weather information in the northeastern coastal province.
VMHA officials acknowledged that while Quang Ninh province’s weather forecasting and warning have improved in recent years, increasingly unpredictable extreme weather events require significant upgrades to observation, forecasting, and warning capabilities. The agency has proposed installing one to two additional wind and rain monitoring stations in Ha Long Bay, or temporarily relocating a mobile X-band radar unit to enhance real-time tracking of thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rains, and lightning.
In the immediate term, plans include deploying an X-band weather radar, three automatic weather stations in Bai Chay, Cua Ong, and Tuan Chau, and five sets of onboard weather sensors for tourist boats to provide minute-by-minute data on wind, pressure, temperature, and humidity.
VMHA Deputy Director Hoang Duc Cuong stressed that early warnings at sea are the key to reducing disaster risks and called for coordinated investment in smart, accurate, and timely alert systems.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Cong reaffirmed Quang Ninh province’s determination to prevent tragedies, pledging to upgrade forecasting technology, expand shelter facilities, and ensure that weather alerts reach boat operators and residents quickly and reliably.
Local authorities also plan to diversify communication channels, integrate artificial intelligence into alert systems, and strengthen coordination among agencies to provide continuous, location-specific updates for maritime safety in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay./.
