On October 2, the tropical depression is likely to strengthen into a storm.

In October, there is a possibility of 2-3 storms and tropical depressions appearing, and 1-2 of them may affect mainland Vietnam.

One or two storms in October may affect mainland Vietnam. Photo: Viet Hoang/VNA

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that in October, there is a possibility of 2-3 storms and tropical depressions appearing, and 1-2 of them may affect the mainland of Vietnam. By 1 p.m. on October 2, the tropical depression in the sea east of Luzon Island (Philippines) is likely to strengthen into a storm.

In October, 1-2 storms/tropical depressions may affect mainland Vietnam. Commenting on weather patterns in October 2025, Deputy Head of Climate Forecasting Department, National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Tran Thi Chuc said that in the East Sea, there is a possibility of 2-3 storms/tropical depressions appearing and 1-2 storms may affect mainland Vietnam (the average for many years in the East Sea is 2 storms, making landfall in mainland Vietnam is 0.8 storms).

In the morning of October 1, the low pressure area in the sea east of Luzon Island (Philippines) strengthened into a tropical depression. At 1 p.m., the center of the tropical depression was at about 14.5 degrees North latitude; 130.9 degrees East longitude, in the sea east of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression was level 7 (50-61 km/h), gusting to level 9. Moving west at a speed of about 15 km/h.

At 1 p.m. on October 2, a tropical depression in the sea east of Luzon Island (Philippines) with strong winds of level 8, gusts of level 10, moving west-northwest at a speed of 15-20 km/h and likely to strengthen into a storm.

As of 1 p.m. on October 3, the storm was in the eastern part of Luzon Island (Philippines) with strong winds of level 9, gusts of level 11; moving west-northwest at a speed of about 20-25 km/h and likely to be stronger. The affected area is the eastern sea area of ​​the North East Sea. Disaster risk level 3.

From the next 48 to 72 hours, the storm will move mainly in the West-Northwest direction, traveling 25-30km per hour, entering the East Sea and continuing to strengthen.

Forecast of storm impact, from October 3, the eastern sea area of ​​the North East Sea will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7; near the storm center, strong winds of level 8, gusting to level 10; waves 2.5-4.5m high, rough seas.

Warning: During October 4-6, the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) is likely to be affected by strong winds of level 10-11, gusting to level 14.

Vessels operating in the above mentioned dangerous areas are susceptible to the impact of storms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.

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