Strong storm level 9, gust level 10 - 11 when making landfall
Latest update this morning, July 22, from Mr. Mai Van Khiem - Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, early this morning, July 22, storm No. 3 Wipha approached the mainland in the Northern region of our country.
As of 6:00 a.m. this morning, the center of storm No. 3 was about 70km from Hung Yen - Ninh Binh, about 100km from Thanh Hoa.
"It is forecasted that after 10am this morning, storm No. 3 will make landfall, in the South of Hai Phong and Ninh Binh with an intensity of about level 9, gusting to level 10-11, deep in the mainland, the wind intensity will be about level 6 - 7, gusting to level 8" - Mr. Khiem said.
Mr. Khiem added that due to the influence of the circulation of storm No. 3, there has been very heavy rain in the provinces along the Gulf of Tonkin from yesterday, July 21 to today, with local rainfall in some places up to over 200mm.
"It is forecasted that the intensity of rain will continue to increase today and tomorrow, with common rainfall from 200 - 300mm, some places may be over 500mm. The focus of rain is still the provinces of Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An. Other areas may have less rain, but the rainfall can also be up to 100-200mm" - Mr. Khiem commented.
According to Mr. Khiem, in addition to the risk of heavy rain causing urban flooding, we also warn of the risk of flash floods and landslides.
"In particular, the risk of flash floods and landslides is not only today but may last for the next 2-3 days" - a representative of the meteorological agency warned.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the storm will move west-southwest at a speed of about 10-15 km/h. At 4:00 a.m. on July 23, the center of the low pressure area was at about 20.1 degrees north latitude; 104.7 degrees east longitude, in the Vietnam - Laos border area. Wind power below level 6.
Detailed impacts of the storm
This morning, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting provided detailed information on the impact forecast of storm No. 3.
At sea, the northern sea area of the Gulf of Tonkin, including the special areas of Bach Long Vi, Co To, Van Don, Cat Hai, and Hon Dau island, will have strong winds of level 7-8, near the storm's eye level 9-10, gusting to level 13. Waves are 2-4 m high, near the center of the storm 3-5 m, the sea is very rough. The southern Gulf of Tonkin, including Hon Ngu Island, has strong winds of level 6-7, near the storm center level 8, gusting to level 11. Waves 2-4 m high, rough seas.
Coastal areas from Hung Yen to Quang Ninh have storm surge water from 0.5-1.0 m. The water level in Ba Lat (Hung Yen) is 2.4-2 1.6 m high, in Hon Dau (Hai Phong) is 3.9-4.1 m high, in Cua Ong (Quang Ninh) is 4.6-5.0 m high and in Tra Co (Quang Ninh) is 3.6-4.0 m high. There is a high risk of flooding in coastal areas, river mouths at noon and afternoon of July 22.
Warning, the weather at sea and in coastal areas during the storm is extremely dangerous, unsafe for any vehicles or works operating in dangerous areas such as tourist boats, passenger ships, transport ships, cages, aquaculture areas, dykes, embankments, coastal roads. Vehicles are likely to overturn, be destroyed, or be flooded due to strong winds, thunderstorms, whirlwinds, large waves, and rising sea levels.
On land, coastal areas from Quang Ninh to Nghe An will have strong winds of level 7-8, near the storm center level 9-10, gusting to level 13. Deep inland areas of Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces and cities have strong winds of level 6, gusting to level 7-8. Winds of level 9-10 can cause trees, electric poles to fall, and roofs to fall, causing very heavy damage.
Regarding heavy rain, from early morning of July 22 to July 23, in the Northern Delta, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, there will be heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 200-300 mm, locally over 500 mm. Other places in the Northern region and Ha Tinh will have moderate rain, heavy rain, some places will have very heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 70-150 mm, locally over 250 mm. Warning of the risk of heavy rain over 150 mm in 3 hours. Heavy rainfall in a short period of time can cause flash floods, landslides in mountainous areas, and flooding in low-lying areas.
