According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the peak period of storms and floods is from August to October, with a forecast of 6-8 storms and tropical depressions active in the East Sea.
From November to December, it is expected that there will be 2-3 more storms, of which 1-2 storms may make landfall.
Prolonged heavy rain may occur in the North, North Central, Central Highlands and South. The Central region needs to be on guard against unseasonal rain, especially during the changing seasons.
Flood warnings have also been issued for many major rivers in the North, North Central and Central Highlands that may reach or exceed alert level 2-3, causing the risk of flash floods and landslides.
Floods on the Mekong River system are forecast to be average but may exceed alert level 3 at some downstream stations.
In addition, the hot weather will continue in the Central region until August, but will decrease from September. The cold air is expected to start affecting from September to October, causing the possibility of severe cold in the North from the end of December.
From the beginning of 2025 to now, natural disasters in Vietnam have had many extreme developments: there have been 3 storms in the East Sea, 7 widespread heat waves, 14 flash floods, landslides and record-breaking heavy rains causing serious damage. In particular, Typhoon No. 3 Wipha recently caused floods exceeding historical markers in many places in Nghe An.
Recommendations for tourists to travel to islands during the storm season in the East Sea
Always update weather forecast information from official sources such as the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Limit travel by sea, especially in the Central region and islands during the time of storm warning.
Flexibly adjust your itinerary, prioritize safe destinations, and have good infrastructure to respond to natural disasters.
Always bring essential items, spare chargers, personal documents in emergency situations.
Contact hotels and travel agencies in advance to understand the local situation and tour refund and change policies.
