Vietnam is bracing for another storm
As the tropical depression moves toward the central coast, Vietnam is getting ready for more flooding.
As the tropical depression moves toward the central coast, Vietnam is getting ready for more flooding.
Residential areas at risk of landslides - such as mountainous or riverine areas - need to be surveyed, warnings issued and residents relocated to safer locations where necessary.
Ongoing efforts include operating drainage pumps, lowering water levels in irrigation reservoirs, halting construction on storm-prone projects, enforcing flood control and irrigation permit regulations, and assessing high-risk and vulnerable areas.
Residents are advised to move to safe locations and actively participate in storm preparedness, rather than relying solely on authorities, to prevent complacency and ensure effective storm management.
The first tropical storm of the year forces the temporary closure of major airports in the north.
Tropical storm Talim is looming in the East Sea. It is forecast to strengthen into a typhoon causing landfall in Northern Vietnam in the next few days.
The storm is forecast to cause heavy downpours and rough seas in the northern region, including Hanoi.
In August alone, the total rainfall in Vietnam's northern region would be 10-20% higher than in previous years.
Weather experts forecast that there would be 10 and 12 storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea this year, of which four to six storms would directly hit the Vietnamese mainland.
Hydro-meteorological experts have warned of complicated weather developments in Vietnam from now to the end of 2022.
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Rai may interact with an enhanced cold front in northern Vietnam, thus its route will be unpredictable.
Storm Kompasu is the eighth one to enter Vietnam's waters so far this year, which will move very fast and directly affect north-central region of Vietnam.
Torrential rains of 100-200mm are forecast to lash the northeastern region from October 9 afternoon to October 11, with some places recording rainfall of over 250mm.
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Storm Conson is forecast to make landfall in Vietnam on September 13, causing rough seas and heavy rain.