The Civil Aviation Authority has ordered Noi Bai International Airport, Cat Bi International Airport and Van Don International Airport to remain staffed 24/7, conduct infrastructure inspections, implement storm prevention plans, and ensure the safety of flight operations.

An aircraft leaves Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on April 16, 2024.

Tho Xuan, Vinh and Dien Bien airports are advised to be on high alert.

For the airports facing direct impact, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam is responsible for leading and coordinating with relevant agencies to inspect infrastructure and communication systems, promptly detect and repair any damage, ensuring the safety of facilities, control towers, and operational activities.

Units must implement storm-prevention strategies, clear drainage systems, protect structures, vehicles, and equipment, minimize losses caused by heavy rain and winds, and quickly restore aviation services for passengers.

Airports that are under construction must identify technical stop points to suspend work during adverse weather, ensuring safety and limiting damage.

Typhoon Matmo is expected to make landfall in Quang Ninh Province, home to Ha Long Bay, on Monday morning, with wind speed of 75-88 kilometers per hour, according to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting.

Hanoi is unlikely to experience strong winds from the storm but will see rainfall of 70–120 mm, in some places over 150 mm, from early Monday to Tuesday.

Hanoi authorities have advised companies to let employees work remotely and urged the education department to allow students to stay home on Monday.

The General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army on Sunday established an inspection team to oversee Typhoon Matmo response efforts.

This inspection team will coordinate with the Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command to monitor, supervise, and assess the implementation of response measures.

Storm Bualoi to enter East Sea after midnight, expected to grow stronger

Storm Bualoi is forecast to cross the central Philippines into the East Sea (South China Sea) after midnight on Saturday and re-intensify, packing winds of 118–149 kph as it approaches north-central Vietnam.

Storm Ragasa forecast to become super typhoon with 201 kph winds before entering East Sea

Storm Ragasa is intensifying and is forecast to strengthen into a super typhoon with peak winds of 201 kph over the next two days, before moving into the East Sea.

Storm Mitag to hit China Friday, set to bring heavy rains to northern Vietnam

Storm Mitag is forecast to make landfall in southern Guangdong, China, on Friday evening with sustained winds of 62–88 kph, before bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms to northern Vietnam next week.

Tropical depression likely to strengthen into storm off Vietnam coast today

A tropical depression formed in the northeastern part of the East Sea on Friday evening and is forecast to strengthen into a storm by Saturday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.