Another storm forecast to hit south-central Vietnam
A tropical depression has appeared and could develop into the 15th storm in the East Sea in the coming days, with direction to south-central Vietnam.
HE HANOI TIMES — A tropical depression east of the Philippines is expected to strengthen into a storm that will move toward south-central Vietnam, according to the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).
The system is forecast to enter the East Sea on the night of November 25 and develop into Storm No.15 tomorrow when it is about 1,000km off the south-central coast.
Its peak intensity may reach level-10 winds with gusts up to level 13 as it passes the northern area of Vietnam’s Truong Sa Special Zone.
The tropical depression its predicted to move to south-central Vietnam. Photo: The NCHMF
The storm is expected to move westward toward the mainland, with the main impact zone stretching from Gia Lai to Lam Dong, provinces already struggling with severe flooding from recent historic rainfall.
It is forecast to affect these areas from November 28 to 30. From tonight, winds in the eastern waters of the central and southern East Sea will reach levels 6 to 7, with areas near the storm’s core experiencing level 10, accompanied by waves 3 to 5 meters high and rough seas.
Vessels in affected waters may encounter thunderstorms, tornadoes, whirlwinds, strong winds and high waves.
In response, the National Civil Defense Steering Committee asked coastal provinces from Quang Tri to An Giang and relevant ministries to deploy full preparedness to ensure the safety of people and property and conduct rescue and relief operations.
Meanwhile, northern Vietnam will experience a strong cold spell from the night of November 25, bringing widespread chilly conditions and severe cold in mountainous areas. Temperatures are expected to drop to 12-15 degrees Celsius, with some highland areas below 10 degrees. Hanoi will see lows of 13-15 degrees.
Since the start of 2025, the East Sea has recorded 14 typhoons and five tropical depressions, making it the second most active year in 30 years, after 2017, which saw 20 storms. Typhoons, including Wutip, Wipha, Kajiki, Nongfa, Ragasa, Bualoi, Matmo, Fengshen and Kalmaegi have caused heavy rains and flooding in northern and central Vietnam. Other weather systems have also triggered severe rain and flooding, particularly in central and south-central regions.
The NCHMF forecasts that one to two storms or tropical depressions may develop in the East Sea late this year, potentially affecting mainland Vietnam.
