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Typhoon Wipha Forces Temporary Suspension of Tourism Activities in Ha Nam and Ninh Binh

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In response to the potential impacts of Typhoon Wipha, the Ha Nam Department of Tourism has issued an official dispatch ordering local tourism businesses to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents, tourists, and cultural heritage sites in the area. The dispatch, issued on July 21, calls for the temporary suspension of recreational, entertainment, and tourism activities at historical sites, scenic spots, parks, and other public places during flood warnings. All concerned parties are required to monitor the situation, be ready to respond to incidents and accidents, and keep tourists informed of their plans.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ha Nam Department of Tourism has issued Official Dispatch 985/SDL-KHPTTNDL on July 21, ordering local tourism businesses to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents, tourists, and cultural heritage sites in the area.
  • All recreational, entertainment, and tourism activities at historical sites, scenic spots, parks, and other public places will be temporarily suspended during flood warnings.
  • Localities and relic management units are required to urgently review and inspect electricity and drainage systems and implement comprehensive protection plans for historical and cultural relics.
  • Travel agencies are requested to pause tours in storm-affected areas and create plans to ensure tourists' safety in case of ongoing tours or visitors staying onsite.
  • Enterprises, organisations, and individuals in the tourism business must promptly report any adverse storm developments to the communal People's Committees or the municipal Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Control, and Search and Rescue.
  • The Ninh Binh Department of Tourism has announced the temporary suspension of tours on inland waterway vehicles from July 21 until further notice.
  • Watercraft operators must anchor boats at safe locations, check life-saving equipment, and be ready to coordinate rescue when requested.

Statistics:

  • The storm has led to the temporary suspension of
  • All recreational, entertainment, and tourism activities are suspended at access points, parks, and public places.
  • 124 historical and cultural relics are under protection and review by local authorities.
  • 75 tour groups have been paused in Ninh Binh.
  • Storm developments will be monitored by the Ha Nam Department of Tourism and the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism.

Sources:

  • Ha Nam Department of Tourism, Official Dispatch 985/SDL-KHPTTNDL, July 21
  • Nha threadungsuan Tam Nang (From Ain', Official News Source, July 24.

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