Typhoon No. 4 forms in North Gulf of Tonkin

Typhoon No. 4 North Gulf of Tonkin heavy rainfall weather warning Vietnam storm

A tropical depression in the North Gulf of Tonkin strengthened into Typhoon No. 4 on the afternoon of August 21. The typhoon is currently moving slowly in a northerly direction at approximately 3 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of level 8 (62-74 km/h) and gusts reaching level 10. Sea waves in the vicinity are expected to reach heights of 2 to 4 meters.

The National Steering Committee for Civil Defense has issued an urgent dispatch to seven ministries and 12 provinces, including Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, to prepare for potential flooding, landslides, and flash floods. Additionally, the Vietnam Aviation Management Corporation (VATM) has activated response plans for several northern airports, such as Noi Bai and Cat Bi, due to expected heavy rain, thunderstorms, and reduced visibility.

Heavy rainfall is forecasted to return to Northern Vietnam and Thanh Hoa province, with some areas potentially receiving over 500 mm of rain. While the typhoon is predicted to move erratically and may eventually weaken or move toward the Chinese coast, the risk of significant weather impacts across the region remains high.

Entities

Bạch Long Vĩ · Gulf of Tonkin · Hai Phong · Hainan Island · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · National Steering Committee for Civil Defense · North Gulf of Tonkin · Quảng Ninh · Vietnam Aviation Management Corporation

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[● 2 SOURCES] The typhoon has maximum sustained winds of level 8 (62-74 km/h) and gusts up to level 10. kenh14.vn · tuoitre.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] VATM has activated response plans to mitigate the impact of the storm on aviation activities at several northern airports. www.vietnamplus.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall is expected to return to Northern Vietnam and persist for several days. cafef.vn · tienphong.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The typhoon is moving slowly in a northerly direction at approximately 3 km/h. kenh14.vn · tuoitre.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Sea waves near the eye of the storm are expected to reach heights of 2 to 4 meters. kenh14.vn · tuoitre.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The National Steering Committee for Civil Defense issued an urgent dispatch to 7 ministries and 12 provinces to prepare for the typhoon and heavy rains. thanhnien.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The typhoon is predicted to potentially change direction and move slowly toward the south. soha.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The tropical depression in the North Gulf of Tonkin strengthened into Typhoon No. 4 on the afternoon of August 21. kenh14.vn · tuoitre.vn