Storm No. 12 with level 11 gusts, about 540km from Hoang Sa special zone

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storm No. 12 is about 540km east-northeast of Hoang Sa special zone. The strongest wind near the storm's center is level 9 (75-88km/h), gusting to level 11.

Current status of storm number 12

At 4:00 a.m. on October 20, the center of the storm was at about 17.5 degrees North latitude; 117.2 degrees East longitude, about 540 km East Northeast of Hoang Sa special zone. The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 9 (75-88 km/h), gusting to level 11. Moving northwest at a speed of about 25 km/h.

At 4:00 a.m. on October 20, the center of the storm was at about 17.5 degrees North latitude; 117.2 degrees East longitude, about 540km East Northeast of Hoang Sa special zone.

Forecast of storm No. 12 in the next 24 - 72 hours

Warning (next 72–120 hours): From the next 72 to 96 hours, the storm will move mainly in the southwest direction, about 10km per hour and gradually weaken into a low pressure area.

Forecasting the impact of storm No. 12

At sea: The North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) has strong winds of level 7-8; the area near the storm's eye has strong winds of level 9-11, gusting to level 13; waves are 3.0-5.0m high, the area near the storm's eye is 5.0-7.0m high. The sea is very rough. All ships and boats in the danger zone are at risk of being affected by storms, whirlwinds, strong winds and big waves.

On land: Due to the influence of storm circulation and cold air combined with easterly wind disturbances and terrain effects, from October 22-27, the area from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai is likely to have widespread heavy rain, lasting for many days, with some areas having very heavy rain, and a high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas.

Localities need to prepare response plans for flood scenarios on rivers from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai that could reach and exceed alert level 3. Forecast level of natural disaster risk due to floods: level 3.

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