The storm will hit Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa.

The Director of the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting predicts that the storm's center will move inland into the provinces from Hai Phong to northern Thanh Hoa between noon and afternoon tomorrow, July 22nd.

On the evening of July 21st, in Hanoi , Mr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, chaired a press conference on the situation of Typhoon No. 3 (Wipha).

Mr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, chaired the press conference on the evening of July 21.

According to Mr. Mai Van Khiem, Typhoon No. 3 (Wipha), after crossing the northern part of the Leizhou Peninsula (China) on the morning of July 21, entered the Gulf of Tonkin with an intensity of level 9. By noon and afternoon of July 21, the typhoon had strengthened again to level 10.

By 5 PM on July 21st, the storm's center had moved to approximately 20.9 degrees North latitude and 108.7 degrees East longitude, only 100km from Quang Ninh, 220km from Hai Phong , 240km from Hung Yen, and 270km from Ninh Binh. Near the storm's center, winds reached level 10, with gusts up to level 12, moving in a west-southwest direction at a speed of 15km/hour.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, the predicted landfall location of Typhoon No. 3 is July 22nd.

Mr. Khiem stated that in Quang Ninh province, wind gusts reached level 7 in Uong Bi and Mong Cai; and level 6 in Bai Chay and Co To. In Hai Phong city, Bach Long Vi island experienced winds of level 8, gusting to level 10; Hon Dau island had winds of level 4, gusting to level 5. The areas of Hung Yen , Thai Binh, Ninh Binh, and Thanh Hoa are experiencing winds from level 3 to level 6, with many places receiving 40-50mm of rain, and moderate to heavy rain is expected to continue.

Scenes from the press conference at 6 PM on July 21st.

The Director of the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting predicts that the storm's center will move inland into the provinces from Hai Phong to northern Thanh Hoa between noon and afternoon tomorrow, July 22nd. In coastal areas, very dangerous strong winds are forecast.

• Hai Phong, Hung Yen (formerly Thai Binh): level 9-10, gusts 13-14.
• Ninh Binh: level 8-9, gusts up to 13.
• Northern Thanh Hoa: level 7-8, gusts 8-9
• Hanoi: Tomorrow afternoon, wind speeds will be 5-6 Beaufort, gusting to 7-8 Beaufort.

Widespread heavy rain

From tonight until the morning of July 23rd, the central areas of Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, southern Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An will experience widespread rainfall of 200-350mm, with some areas exceeding 600mm. The remaining areas of Northern Vietnam and Ha Tinh will receive 100-200mm of rain, with localized rainfall exceeding 300mm. There is a risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous provinces, and widespread flooding in the plains.

The National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting warns of heavy rain, strong winds, high tides, and flash floods across a wide area. Many low-lying, coastal, and mountainous areas face a high risk of damage.

High tide during a storm

On the afternoon of July 22nd, many localities may experience record-high tides:

• Hon Dau Island (Hai Phong): 3.9-4.3m
• Cua Ong (Quang Ninh): 4.6-5m
• Tra Co (Quang Ninh): 3.6-4m
• Ba Lat (Hung Yen): 2.4-2.6m

Areas requiring emergency response.

According to representatives from the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, the following coastal areas require immediate response due to strong winds, high waves, and rising water levels: Bai Chay, Ha Tu, Mong Cai, Co To (Quang Ninh); Bach Long Vi, Cat Hai, Do Son (Hai Phong); 15 coastal communes in Ninh Binh; coastal communes in Thanh Hoa; and Thai Thuy and Tien Hai communes (Hung Yen).

Flash floods and landslides pose a particularly dangerous threat in 24 highland communes of Thanh Hoa province, 50 communes of Nghe An province (Tuong Duong, Que Phong, Con Cuong, etc.), and mountainous communes of Son La province.

Don't be complacent.

Mr. Khiem emphasized that people need to continuously monitor warnings from official news agencies, reinforce their homes, and stock up on essential supplies. According to him, people should avoid going outside during strong winds and heavy rain, and stay away from areas prone to landslides and deep flooding.

The Director of the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting also requested that, at this time, whether in the North or the Central region, fishermen should absolutely not go out to sea, should anchor safely, and withdraw people from boats and watchtowers. Local authorities must be prepared with evacuation plans for the worst-case scenario.

ANGEL

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/bao-se-do-bo-hai-phong-thanh-hoa-post804769.html