Latest update at 5:00 AM on August 24 from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, in the past 3-6 hours, storm No. 4 has moved almost little. At 4:00 AM on August 24, the storm center was located at about 20.5 degrees North latitude - 107.9 degrees East longitude, over the sea area northeast of Bach Long Vi special zone, about 140km east-southeast of Quang Ninh, about 145km east of Hai Phong. The strongest wind near the storm center was level 9 (75-88 km/h), gusting to level 11.
Forecast for the next 24 hours, the storm will move in a Southeast direction, then change direction to East, speed 3-5 km/h.
By 4:00 AM on August 25th, the storm's center will be located at about 20.1 degrees North latitude - 108.6 degrees East longitude; in the area east of the Gulf of Tonkin, about 110km east of Bach Long Vi special zone. Wind intensity is strong at level 9, gusting at level 11.
Forecast for the next 48 hours, the storm will move in a Northeast direction, at a speed of about 5 km/h.
By 4:00 AM on August 26th, the storm's center will be located at about 21.2 degrees North latitude - 109.6 degrees East longitude; in the northeast sea area of the Northern Gulf of Tonkin, about 240km northeast of Bach Long Vi special zone. Wind intensity is strong at level 8-9, gusting at level 11.
Forecast for the next 72 hours, the storm will move in a North-Northwest direction at a speed of 5-10 km/h, gradually weakening into a tropical depression.
By 4:00 AM on August 27th, the center of the tropical depression will be located at approximately 22.6 degrees North latitude - 109.4 degrees East longitude; on land south of Guangxi province (China). Intensity level 6, gusts level 8.
From 72 to 96 hours later, the tropical depression is likely to move in a Northwest direction, moving 5-10km per hour and gradually weakening into a low pressure area on land in the southern province of Guangxi (China).
Regarding the impact of the storm at sea, the Gulf of Tonkin area (including special zones: Bach Long Vi, Van Don, Co To, Cat Hai; Hon Dau island), the coastal sea area of Quang Ninh and Hai Phong provinces has strong winds at level 6-7, the area near the storm center passing through strong at level 8-9, gusts at level 10-11; sea waves are 3-5m high; very rough seas.
Inland coastal areas of Quang Ninh and Hai Phong have strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 8. Strong winds can blow off houses, damage temporary structures, break down green trees, billboards; affecting electricity and traffic systems.
Regarding heavy rain, the Northeast region, the south of Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An provinces in the early morning and August 24th will have common rainfall of 20-50mm, locally over 120mm; especially Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa commonly 40-100mm, locally over 200mm.
From the night of August 24 to the morning of August 25, coastal and delta areas of the Northern region, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An are commonly 20-50mm, locally over 100mm. 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.
In addition, due to the impact of the storm's circulation, it is necessary to prevent the risk of thunderstorms, tornadoes and strong gusts of wind.
Towards the people affected by floods
In recent days, prolonged heavy rain has caused heavy damage to people and property, pushing many families in the northern mountainous region into extremely difficult circumstances.
One piece when hungry is equal to one package when full", with the spirit of mutual affection that has been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people for generations, the Golden Heart Charity Fund calls on philanthropists at home and abroad to join hands to share with people affected by storms and floods to have food, clothing, shelter, and students to have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Charity Fund sincerely thanks the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and philanthropists at home and abroad.
All help please send to: Tam Long Vang Charity Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. Account number: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, Account number: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the QR code below:
