Thoai Son commune (An Giang province) conducts a drill on disaster prevention, response, and search and rescue.

In a hypothetical scenario, according to the An Giang Provincial Meteorological and Hydrological Station's forecast, at 4:00 AM on October 5, 2026, the tropical depression strengthened into a typhoon in the East Sea (Typhoon No. 6). The typhoon's center was located at approximately 8.3 degrees North latitude; 112.5 degrees East longitude, in the area east of Truong Sa Island (part of the Truong Sa Special Economic Zone); the typhoon was moving in a west-northwest direction at a rapid speed of about 20-25 km/hour. The strongest winds near the center of the typhoon were at level 8, level 9 (i.e., 62-88 km/hour); gusts reached level 10, level 11. The forecast for the next 24 hours is that the typhoon will move westward at a rapid speed of about 25 km/hour and continue to strengthen. By 4:00 AM on October 6, 2026, the typhoon's center will be located at approximately 8.9 degrees North latitude; At 107.4 degrees East longitude, directly over the sea area of ​​Con Dao Island and about 150-250km east of the coast of provinces and cities from Ho Chi Minh City to Ca Mau. The strongest winds near the center of the storm are at level 9, level 10 (i.e., 89-102 km/hour); gusts reach level 11, level 12.

Armed forces in Thoai Son commune, An Giang province, are helping residents reinforce their houses.

Based on information regarding Typhoon No. 6's potential direct impact on An Giang province, including Thoai Son commune, and following directives from the Prime Minister , the National Steering Committee for Civil Defense, and the Provincial Party Committee and People's Committee of An Giang province, the Party Committee and People's Committee of Thoai Son commune have instructed relevant departments, agencies, and organizations to urgently implement measures to respond to Typhoon No. 6 in accordance with the actual situation in the locality.

The residents were evacuated to safety.

Local authorities are providing maximum support to those with mobility issues to evacuate and avoid the storm.

Departments, branches, and organizations strictly adhere to the directives of the Standing Committee of the Commune Party Committee, thoroughly understanding and effectively applying the "3 ready" and "4 on-site" principles.

Local forces and residents are working to mitigate the aftermath of the storm.

Medical staff carried out disinfection and sterilization.

The armed forces, in coordination with the commune's departments and agencies, are preparing response plans for Typhoon No. 6 to minimize damage. They are ready to advise the Standing Committee of the Commune Party Committee, the Commune People's Committee, and the Commune Civil Defense Command to convene an emergency meeting to unify policies and measures for handling situations arising from the impact of Typhoon No. 6.

The organizing committee presented gifts to the forces participating in the live exercise.

The organizing committee awarded prizes to teams and individuals who achieved good results in the exercise.

The exercise achieved its objectives and requirements, thereby enhancing the leadership, guidance, organization, command, and operational capabilities of the Party Committee, government, and the Civil Defense Command of the commune; improving the advisory, coordination, and cooperation role of the armed forces and departments, agencies, and mass organizations of the commune in responding to emergency situations caused by natural disasters. It also tested the commune's ability to mobilize its combined strength according to the "3 ready" and "4 on-the-spot" principles for disaster prevention, control, and search and rescue. This allowed for timely lessons learned to adjust, supplement, and refine the commune's disaster prevention and control plans, ensuring effective response to potential future situations.