The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reports that a tropical depression is currently active in the waters east of Luzon Island (Philippines).
As of 1 AM on September 16, the tropical depression is located approximately at 16.8-17.8 degrees North latitude, 125.1-126.1 degrees East longitude (in the waters east of Luzon Island, Philippines).
The Vietnamese Meteorological Agency has yet to provide an assessment or forecast regarding the potential strengthening of this tropical depression into a storm, as well as its movement direction.
Tropical depression in the waters east of the Philippines – (Photo: NCHMF).
Due to the influence of the tropical depression combined with the tropical convergence zone located around 15-18 degrees North latitude, along with the strong Southwest monsoon, heavy rain and thunderstorms are occurring in the central and southern areas of the East Sea (including the waters of the Spratly Islands), from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to Kien Giang, and the Gulf of Thailand.
In Huyen Tran, there are strong winds reaching level 6, with gusts of level 8-9; in Phu Quy, the wind is also strong at level 6.
Forecast for the day and night of September 16, in the waters from Ninh Thuan to Ca Mau; the southern part of the central East Sea, the southern East Sea area (including the waters of the Spratly Islands) will experience strong winds at level 6, at times reaching level 7, with gusts of level 8-9. The sea will be very rough.
From Ca Mau to Kien Giang and the Gulf of Thailand, strong winds at level 5, at times level 6, with gusts of level 7-8 are expected. The sea will be choppy.
Additionally, on the day and night of September 16, the waters from Quang Tri to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to Kien Giang, the Gulf of Thailand, and the central and southern East Sea (including the waters of the Spratly Islands) will experience rain and thunderstorms.
On the night of September 16, the eastern waters of the northern East Sea may see rain and thunderstorms. During the thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind at levels 7-8.
Currently, the tidal levels along the western coastal areas of the southern region are high, and precautions should be taken against abnormal water rise leading to coastal erosion.
All vessels operating in these areas are at high risk of being affected by tornadoes, strong winds, and large waves.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting stated that from now until the end of September, there is a possibility of 1-2 storms forming in the East Sea (likely concentrated in the last 10 days of September) that could impact the northern and north-central regions.
There is a high risk of heavy rainfall and flooding in the Central region during the peak flood period in October and November 2024.
