Tropical Cyclone No. 1 Hits Vietnam’s Quảng Ninh and Southern China

Tropical Cyclone No. 1 maintained near‑tropical‑storm intensity on 5 July, moving north‑northeast over the southern part of China’s Quảng Tây province before weakening into a low‑pressure area that affected the northern coast of Vietnam’s Quảng Ninh province. The system produced sustained winds up to 62‑74 km/h with gusts reaching 100 km/h, waves of 2‑3 m and localized rainfalls of 50‑100 mm, exceeding 200 mm in some spots. Authorities warned of strong wind damage to houses, power lines, fishing vessels and tourism operations, as well as flooding, landslides and road blockage in low‑lying urban and industrial areas.

The National Center for Hydro‑Meteorological Forecasting highlighted that, despite an overall lower than average number of tropical cyclones forecast for the 2026 season, climate change and a strong El Niño developing this year keep the risk of severe storms high, especially toward the end of the season. Meteorologist Nguyễn Đức Hòa noted that the west‑northwest monsoon could bring extreme rain, storm surges and landslides in northern and central Vietnam from July through November.

Officials in both countries were urged to monitor updates closely, issue timely warnings and implement emergency response measures to protect lives, property and critical infrastructure.