HANOI, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday ordered ministries, sectors and localities to take early and highest-level measures in response to Typhoon Ragasa, Vietnam News Agency reported.
He said the priority is to ensure people's safety and minimize property damage for both residents and the state.
Authorities in coastal localities from Quang Ninh to Quang Ngai have been asked to cancel unnecessary meetings and mobilize all resources to cope with the typhoon.
The Ministry of Education and Training has directed schools in affected areas to prepare online learning plans and suspend classes if necessary.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the typhoon is expected to make landfall between Quang Ninh and Ha Tinh provinces on Thursday, with strong intensity and complex developments. ■
