According to storm news, the latest low pressure from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the low pressure near the East Sea has officially strengthened into a tropical depression.
As of 2 pm today (local time), the center of the tropical depression is located at about 8.4 degrees North latitude - 138.8 degrees East longitude, about 1,370 km east of the eastern region of Northeast Mindanao. The tropical depression is almost unmoved at sea.
The strongest wind near the center of the low pressure reached 45 km/h, gusting up to 55 km/h. Because it is still far from the mainland, the tropical depression only causes thunderstorms and big waves at sea, not affecting much the adjacent mainland areas.
PAGASA forecasts that from now until May 31, the tropical depression will continue to move deeper into the Philippine area of responsibility.
Meanwhile, another low pressure area is likely to appear in the East Sea, in the area of responsibility of the Philippines. This low pressure area will make landfall on the mainland of the Philippines in the period of July 1-7.6.
In the waters of Vietnam, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, in the afternoon of May 26, the South China Sea area (including the Truong Sa special zone) will have showers and thunderstorms.
Forecast for the night of May 26 and day of May 27, the South China Sea area (including Truong Sa special zone), the sea area from Lam Dong to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to An Giang and the Gulf of Thailand will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind at level 6-7 and waves over 2.0m high.
All ships operating in the above areas are at risk of being affected by tornadoes, strong gusts of wind and high sea waves.
People and tourists planning to visit these sea areas should pay attention to weather forecasts. Follow local instructions and avoid going to sea when the sea is rough to ensure safety throughout the journey.
