Northern region experiences torrential rains from August 25

As of early morning of August 25, the storm was about 290km east from Leizhou peninsula of China. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Due to impacts of storm Ma-on, the third entering the East Sea so far this year, heavy rains at 100-200mm and even 250mm have poured onto the northern region from August 25, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Torrential rains are forecast to last for more than one day and peak on August 25 night, causing a high risk of flash floods, landslides and flooding in low areas and northern mountainous provinces.

At sea, the northern part of the East Sea has seen strong winds of up to level 9 and even level 11 in the area near the storm eye, causing high waves.

Heavy rains at 100-200mm and even 250mm have poured onto the northern region from August 25. (Photo: VNA)

In the northern area of the Gulf of Tonkin, including Bach Long Vy and Co To island districts of the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, the storm has also caused high waves.

As of early morning of August 25, the storm was about 290km east from Leizhou peninsula of China, boasting winds at level 11 (103-117km per hour).

According to Tran Quang Nang, an expert from the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, after making a landfall in China's southern localities and heading to the northeastern region of Vietnam, the storm will weaken into a low pressure while reaching Quang Ninh province and become a low pressure area in the next 24 hours./.

VNA