Border guards in the central Quảng Bình Province prepare equipment in response to Typhoon Trami. — VNA/VNS Photos

HÀ NỘI — A total of 285,480 soldiers and militia members and 12,503 military vehicles have been mobilised in response to the approaching Typhoon Trami, according to the National Steering Committee For Civil Defence.

Most of the personnel, road and waterway vehicles are from Military Regions 3, 4 and 5, whose scope includes coastal cities and provinces from the northeast to central Việt Nam. The air defence force has also mobilised 4,600 officers, 208 vehicles and eight aircraft, while 30 officers, two helicopters and four cars from Corps 18 (helicopter corps) are also joining the response efforts.

Border guards from the northeastern coastal province Quảng Ninh to south-central province Bình Thuận are working with local authorities, people and ship owners to update more than 67,000 vessels and 307,000 people on the typhoon's trajectory and guide them to safety.

The projected trajectory of Typhoon Trami as of Friday morning.

As of 4am on Friday, the eye of the storm was situated on the eastern waters of Việt Nam's northern East Sea (known internationally as the South China Sea). It is projected to strengthen and continue westward at about 10km/h.

Over the next two days, the tropical storm could change its direction to the southeast and gradually weaken.

Due to Trami's impact, the eastern waters of the northern East Sea can expect strong winds of 62-88m/h, with areas near the storm's centre reaching 75-102km/h. Rough sea is forecast with waves that could reach 5-9m high.

Heavy rain is expected in the East Sea with a possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind (50-74km/h). — VNS