Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, due to the influence of storm No. 1's circulation, Bach Long Vi special zone has had strong winds of level 9, gusts of level 11; Co To (Quang Ninh) has strong winds of level 8, gusts of level 10, sea waves 2.25m high; Cua Ong (Quang Ninh) has strong winds of level 8, gusts of level 9; Mong Cai (Quang Ninh) has strong winds of level 9, gusts of level 12; Quang Ha (Quang Ninh) has strong winds of level 8, gusts of level 9.
In the afternoon and night of yesterday (July 4th), Quang Ninh area had heavy to very heavy rain such as Mong Cai monitoring station 247.6mm; Doan Tinh 145.4mm;...
At 4:00 AM on July 5th, the center of storm No. 1 was located at about 21.9 degrees North latitude - 108.0 degrees East longitude, over the southern area of Guangxi province (China). The strongest wind near the center of the storm was strong at level 8 (62 - 74 km/h), gusting at level 10, moving in the North-Northeast direction at a speed of 5-10 km/h.
Forecast for the next 12 hours, the storm will move in a North-Northeast direction at a speed of 10-15 km/h and weaken into a tropical depression, followed by a low pressure area. By 4:00 PM on July 5th, the center of the low pressure area will be located at about 23.2 degrees North latitude - 108.3 degrees East longitude; over the southern area of Guangxi province (China). Intensity will decrease to below level 6.
Regarding heavy rain, the affected area is the Northeast region.
Risk from early morning to the end of July 5th with moderate to heavy rain, common rainfall of 40-90mm, locally over 120mm; especially the Northeast region has heavy to very heavy rain with common rainfall of 100-200mm, locally over 300mm.
Heavy rain may cause flooding in urban areas, industrial parks and low-lying areas; increasing the risk of floods on small rivers and streams, flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas.
The coastal mainland and coastal areas of Quang Ninh province are affected.
Risk of strong winds at level 6-7, gusts at level 9-10.
Strong winds can blow off roofs, damage temporary structures, break down green trees, billboards; affect electrical, telecommunications and transportation systems.
At sea, the affected area is the North of the Gulf of Tonkin (including Bach Long Vi, Van Don, Co To, Cat Hai special zones).
Risk of strong winds at level 6-7, gusts at level 9-10; sea waves 2-3m high; strong rough seas.
Dangerous weather conditions can cause capsizing, sinking or damage to fishing boats, transport boats, tourist boats and vehicles operating at sea; aquaculture cages, boat anchorage areas and coastal works are at risk of being damaged. Seafood exploitation, transportation and tourism activities at sea are likely to be interrupted.
