According to the latest storm news from the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Typhoon Fytia is currently located about 267 km east-southeast of Nacala city (Mozambique), moving east at a speed of about 9 km/h in the past 6 hours.
The highest sea waves are about 6.7 m, causing very strong rough seas in the Mozambique Strait and nearby waters.
In the coming days, Typhoon Fytia is forecast to gradually move southeast, along the southern edge of the near-equatorial high pressure in the north. The typhoon is likely to make landfall in Madagascar on the morning of January 31, near the Vilamatsa area.
After that, Typhoon Fytia will cut across the central area of Madagascar and return to the sea after about 2 days.
When returning to the sea, the storm will continue to move in a southeast direction due to the combined impact of the sub-equatorial high pressure and the subtropical high pressure that is intensifying in the southeast.
Storm Fytia is forecast to continue to strengthen very quickly before making landfall, with maximum winds possibly reaching about 165 km/h. Reality shows that the storm is getting stronger faster than initially predicted, so it is possible that the intensity will be even higher.
When entering deep inland Madagascar, the high and dangerous terrain will cause the storm to weaken rapidly in about 36 hours. However, after returning to the sea, Fytia may strengthen again, maintaining an intensity of about 120 km/h before weakening into a tropical depression.
Tourists planning to go to Madagascar, Mozambique or travel, sea tourism on the Mozambique Strait in the coming days need to closely monitor the Fytia storm bulletin. Should proactively adjust their schedules, limit sea travel, avoid coastal activities, diving and island tours when the storm affects.
In Madagascar, it is necessary to be wary of strong winds, heavy rain, flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas. Prioritize complying with the recommendations of the meteorological agency and local authorities to ensure safety for the trip.
Meanwhile, in Vietnam, due to the impact of increased cold air, from near dawn and January 31, in the Gulf of Tonkin, the wind shifted to the Northeast direction gradually strengthening to level 6, gusting to level 7-8; rough seas, waves 1-2m high.
The northeastern sea area of the Northern East Sea has strong Northeast winds at level 6, gusts at level 7-8; rough seas, waves 2-4m high.
From February 1st to the night of February 3rd, the area from Quang Tri to Da Nang City and the eastern provinces from Quang Ngai to Gia Lai will have rain, scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places.
In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. People and tourists should take the initiative to keep warm and ensure health.
