The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has asked local airlines and airports to prepare to ensure safety as the Storm Trami nears.
The Storm Trami is forecasted to make a landfall to the central region on October 25. Photo by NCHMF.
As the storm's itinerary seems difficult to define, CAAV asked airports nationwide and relevant agencies to stay alert and make preparations.
Airports must closely follow the weather forecast and co-operate with relevant agencies to adjust flight schedules and protect facilities to ensure flight safety.
According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), Storm Trami entered the East Sea on Thursday afternoon after battering the Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least 14 and causing massive flooding. The storm is heading towards the Paracel Islands.
In the next 24 to 48 hours, the typhoon is anticipated to move mainly in a west-northwest direction at a speed of about 15-20 km/h, with the potential to strengthen.
Several localities in the central region of Vietnam are preparing response plans ahead of Trami's landfall.