HANOI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Eight airports and more than 50 flights in Vietnam have been affected as Typhoon Kalmaegi moves toward the country's central and southern regions, local daily Cong An Nhan Dan reported on Thursday.
Airports expected to be directly impacted include Da Nang, Phu Bai, Lien Khuong, Chu Lai, Phu Cat, Tuy Hoa, Pleiku and Buon Ma Thuot, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.
The authority has ordered round-the-clock monitoring and strict compliance with typhoon response procedures.
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam has been instructed to coordinate with relevant agencies to inspect airport infrastructure and communication systems and promptly detect and repair any damage.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced that more than 50 flights scheduled for Thursday and Friday have been affected due to flight adjustments made to ensure operational safety, Vietnam News Agency reported. ■
