Hanoi (VNA) – Storm Nongfa weakened into a tropical depression and rolled into the mainland between central Ha Tinh and Quang Tri provinces on August 30 afternoon, said Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Mai Van Khiem.
At 4pm, the depression’s centre was located at about 18.1 degrees North and 106.1 degrees East, in the area between Ha Tinh and Quang Tri. The system sustained maximum wind speeds of Levels 6–7 (39–61km per hour), with gusts reaching Level 9. It moved westwards at some 20–25km per hour.
As of 4am on August 31, the tropical depression is predicted to be in central Laos, moving west-northwest at 20km per hour and easing further into a low-pressure area.
Due to its impact, the waters off the coast from Nghe An to Quang Tri provinces experienced winds of Levels 6–7, gusting up to Level 9.
Rough sea was recorded in the north of the Gulf of Tonkin and off Thanh Hoa’s coast.
From August 30 evening through August 31, localities from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh are likely to record downpour, with rainfall of 100–180mm, even over 300mm in some places. The northern midland and delta regions, along with Quang Tri, will see 40–100mm of rainfall, even more than 200mm in certain areas./.
PM asks central coastal localities to brace for Typhoon Nongfa
According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Typhoon Nongfa is expected to make landfall this evening in Ha Tinh and northern Quang Tri — areas already affected by the previous storm.
