Storms in Phu Quoc have prevented many tourists from participating in experience and sightseeing activities.
“The storm in Phu Quoc is very heavy, the weather is too bad. I and all the tourists in the group can’t go out, we have to stay in the hotel,” said Mr. Huynh Quang Khai (HCMC), a tour guide who has a tour. present in the central area of Phu Quoc island district shared with VietNamNet newspaper.
“The speedboat, Hon Thom cable car and many sea experience activities have all been announced to stop operating. My group has stayed at the hotel for 2 consecutive days, so the mood is very depressed. I am announcing the situation. for the delegation to prepare to go to the island to have a plan to postpone,” Khai said.
Heavy rain in the center of Phu Quoc island district on the morning of July 12 (Source: Huynh Quang Khai)
Nguyen Hien’s family (Long An) flew to Phu Quoc from July 9. But so far, the small family still only “travels” in the hotel because of the heavy rain. Hien’s daughter is disappointed with her summer trip. “She was looking forward to swimming, going to see the island, but three days of heavy rain and storms, her family did not dare to go out, stuck in the hotel. She did not have a play space, did not match the hotel food. My family is expected to fly back on July 13, but this bad weather makes me worry about flight safety,” Hien said.
From 6:00 on July 11, all ships and ferries on routes Phu Quoc – Rach Gia, Phu Quoc – Ha Tien, Rach Gia – Nam Du and islands in Kien Hai district (Kien Giang) must suspend operations due to bad weather. bad.
According to the weather forecast report of the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Station, it is forecasted that on July 11, the waters of Kien Giang province will be cloudy, showers and thunderstorms, in the rain in case of tornadoes. West to Southwest wind level 5, level 6, level 7 – 8, waves 1.5-2.5 m high, sometimes over 2.5 m, rough sea. It is forecasted that until July 12 and 13, in the southern seas, the southwest wind will continue to be strong, the sea will be rough to strong, the wave height is from 2-4 m. Sea weather with showers and thunderstorms, in thunderstorms watch out for strong winds and tornadoes.
According to the share of many tourists, flights to Phu Quoc on July 11 also faced many difficulties. Some flights were delayed. “My flight took about 40 minutes to land due to bad weather,” said Huyen Trang (Hanoi).
Before the development of the weather, to ensure the safety of tourists, the Kien Giang Department of Tourism has asked the cultural and information departments of the districts and cities to coordinate with relevant units to strengthen inspection and reminding of tourists. local tourism business units take timely measures to respond to wind and rain caused by low pressure areas. Local tourism business units regularly monitor and update the weather, and especially in places with beaches, they must arrange staff with professional skills in rescue and drowning. At the same time, the unit must have warning signs for unsafe locations and suspend water sports services if the weather is complicated.
Mr. Nguyen Vu Khac Huy, Director of Vina Phu Quoc Tourism Co., Ltd., Standing Vice Chairman of the Tourism Association of Kien Giang Province, said that currently some groups of visitors of this unit are stuck in Phu Quoc. The company arranges for guests to extend their stay. If guests have a need to visit more, the company will arrange support, the incurred costs will be negotiated with the guests. As for groups of guests who are stuck in Rach Gia, the company has 2 options for guests to choose from, either they will cancel the tour (reserved at another time) or wait for the weather to stabilize.
In the first 6 months of the year, Phu Quoc welcomed about 1.4 million visitors, reaching more than 70% of the year plan. From the beginning of summer until now, the number of visitors to Phu Quoc has been increasing day by day.
