East Sea tropical depression forms amid heavy rain warnings for Vietnam

tropical depression heavy rainfall weather warning flooding risk East Sea

A tropical depression formed in the East Sea on the morning of August 18, moving slowly westward at approximately 5-10 km/h. The system currently features maximum wind speeds of level 6 (39-49 km/h) and gusts up to level 8. Forecasts indicate the depression may move toward the area east of Hainan Island, China, by August 20.

Simultaneously, Northern and North Central Vietnam are facing a period of heavy rainfall expected to last through August 21. Total rainfall is projected to reach between 150-300mm, with localized amounts exceeding 450mm. This weather pattern brings significant risks of urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous regions.

The National Steering Committee for Civil Defense has issued urgent directives to coastal provinces from Quang Ninh to Da Nang to monitor the depression and ensure the safety of maritime vessels. Authorities warn that the heavy rain, following recent heatwaves, increases the likelihood of extreme phenomena such as lightning, hail, and strong wind gusts.

Entities

Central Vietnam · East Sea · Hainan Island · Hanoi · Hồ Quốc Dũng · Lai Chau · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · National Steering Committee for Civil Defense · Northern Vietnam · Prime Minister of Vietnam · South China Sea · Thanh Hóa

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[● 8 SOURCES] Rainfall in Northern Vietnam and from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh is expected to be between 50-120mm, with some areas exceeding 200mm. kenh14.vn · kienthuc.net.vn · cafef.vn
[● 11 SOURCES] Extreme weather phenomena such as lightning, hail, and strong gusts may occur during thunderstorms. afamily.vn · kienthuc.net.vn · cafef.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
[● 12 SOURCES] Northern Vietnam and North Central Vietnam will experience heavy rain from the night of August 17. kenh14.vn · kienthuc.net.vn · baochinhphu.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
[● 16 SOURCES] The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting issued weather warnings for Vietnam. afamily.vn · kienthuc.net.vn · baochinhphu.vn · cafef.vn · baoquocte.vn · +7 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Northern and Central regions will experience heat with temperatures reaching 34-37 degrees Celsius on August 17. kienthuc.net.vn
[● 11 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall may cause local flooding, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous areas. kienthuc.net.vn · baochinhphu.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] The Central Highlands and Southern Vietnam will have showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and night. kienthuc.net.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] Total rainfall for the period from August 17 to August 21 is expected to be between 150-300mm, with some areas exceeding 450mm. baochinhphu.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] Northern and North Central Vietnam are expected to experience heavy rainfall from August 17 to August 21. giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · kenh14.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[● 8 SOURCES] The tropical depression has maximum wind speeds of level 6 (39-49 km/h) and gusts up to level 8. cafef.vn · baoquocte.vn · hoahoctro.tienphong.vn · baoxaydung.vn · cafebiz.vn · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The tropical depression is expected to move west toward the area east of Hainan Island, China. cafef.vn · baoquocte.vn · hoahoctro.tienphong.vn · cafebiz.vn · thanhnien.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] Heavy rain poses risks of local flooding, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous areas. giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · kenh14.vn · baochinhphu.vn