Last night (November 11), Typhoon No. 7 weakened into a tropical depression, moving toward the waters of Quang Nam – Binh Dinh and began causing heavy rain for the coastal provinces from Hue to Phu Yen. Today (November 12), the tropical depression is close to the coast, continuing to bring heavy rains to the Central region and the Central Highlands.
At 1 AM today (November 12), the center of the tropical depression was located over the waters near Quang Nam-Binh Dinh with wind speeds reaching level 6 (39-49 km/h), with gusts up to level 8. Due to the influence of the tropical depression, Ly Son Island (Quang Ngai) experienced strong winds of level 6 and gusts of level 8.
It is forecasted that today, the tropical depression will move closer to the coastline from Quang Ngai to Phu Yen and gradually dissipate.
As a result of the tropical depression, last night and early this morning (November 12), the area from Thua Thien Hue to Quang Ngai experienced rain, with moderate rain and some places experiencing heavy downpours.
The rainfall recorded from 7 PM on November 11 to 3 AM on November 12 exceeded 40mm in some areas, such as Hương Phú (Thua Thien Hue) at 46.4mm, Linh Ung Pagoda (Da Nang) at 47.6mm, Tra Kót (Quang Nam) at 40.8mm, and Tra Hiep (Quang Ngai) at 62.4mm.
Forecasts for today and tonight indicate that the area from Thua Thien Hue to Phu Yen will continue to experience moderate to heavy rain, with local heavy rain and thunderstorms expected, with rainfall ranging from 40-100mm, and some areas exceeding 200mm. There is a risk of localized heavy rain exceeding 100mm within 6 hours, which could lead to localized flooding.
The Central Highlands will also experience moderate to heavy rain today, with localized heavy downpours and thunderstorms, with rainfall ranging from 30-60mm, and some areas over 150mm.
Today, the East Sea is also recording the activity of typhoons and tropical depressions. (Source: Vietnam Disaster Monitoring System).
Due to the influence of the tropical depression, the offshore waters from Thua Thien Hue to Binh Dinh (including the waters around Ly Son Island) are experiencing strong winds of level 6, gusting to level 9, with wave heights of 2-3m, leading to rough seas. Vessels operating in the aforementioned dangerous areas may be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and high waves.
Last night, Typhoon Toraji passed over Luzon Island in the Philippines into the East Sea, becoming Typhoon No. 8.
At 4 AM today, the center of the typhoon was located over the eastern waters of the North East Sea, with maximum wind speeds near the center of the typhoon reaching level 10 (89-102 km/h), with gusts up to level 12.
As of now, the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting assesses that Typhoon No. 8 is unlikely to impact the mainland of our country.
After entering the East Sea, the typhoon encountered unfavorable conditions, causing its intensity to gradually weaken, and it may dissipate as it approaches Hainan Island in China. However, the progression of Typhoon No. 8 still depends on its interaction with the cold air mass over the East Sea, so it is necessary to update the latest forecast reports.
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 8, the eastern waters of the North East Sea today will experience strong winds of level 6, increasing to levels 7-8, with areas near the typhoon center experiencing winds of levels 9-10, gusting to level 12, and wave heights of 3-5m, and 5-7m near the typhoon center, leading to very rough seas.
