Weather on August 17: Area near the center of the tropical depression has strong winds of level 6, gusting to level 8.

According to forecast, the strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is level 6 (39-49km/h), gusting to level 8; moving northwest at a speed of about 10km/h.

Location and direction of the tropical depression. (Source: National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting).

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 a.m. on August 17, the center of the tropical depression was at about 16.7 degrees North latitude; 112.3 degrees East longitude.

The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is level 6 (39-49km/h), gusting to level 8; moving northwest at a speed of about 10km/h.

The tropical depression moves northwest at a speed of about 15km/h.

Commenting specifically on the development of the tropical depression, Associate Professor, Doctor, Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Mai Van Khiem said that by 1:00 a.m. on August 18, the tropical depression on the mainland east of Hainan Island (China) with strong winds of level 6-7, gusting to level 9; moving northwest at a speed of about 15km/h. The affected area is the western sea area of the North East Sea (including the Hoang Sa special zone). The natural disaster risk level is level 3.

At 1:00 a.m. on August 19, the tropical depression was in the northern Gulf of Tonkin with strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 8; moving northwest at a speed of 10-15 km/h. The affected area is the western sea area of the northern East Sea, the northern Gulf of Tonkin. Disaster risk level 3.

From the next 48 to 72 hours, the tropical depression will move northwest at a speed of 10-15km/h, gradually weakening in intensity.

Due to the impact of the tropical depression, the western sea area of the North East Sea (including the Hoang Sa special zone) has thunderstorms and strong winds of level 6-7, gusts of level 8-9, waves of 2-3.5m high, and rough seas. From the morning of August 18, the northern sea area of the Gulf of Tonkin has gradually increased to level 6 winds, gusts of level 8, waves of 2-3m high, and rough seas.

Ships operating in the above mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by storms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.

Heavy rain in many areas

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that from August 17 to the night of August 18, the Northeast, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An regions will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 50-120mm, locally very heavy rain over 250mm, especially in the northern mountainous areas 30-80mm, some places over 150mm.

On the day and night of August 17, Ha Tinh and Quang Tri areas had moderate to heavy rain with common rainfall of 40-90mm, locally very heavy rain over 200mm.

In addition, on the day and night of August 17, the Northwest, Hue city and the South Central Coast, the Central Highlands and the South will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain with rainfall of 10-30mm, locally over 80mm.

"Warning of the risk of heavy rain over 100mm in 3 hours, thunderstorms with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind," noted Deputy Head of Weather Forecasting Department Vu Anh Tuan.

During the day and night of August 19, the Northeast and Thanh Hoa will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain with common rainfall of 30-80mm, locally over 150mm. The level of risk of natural disasters due to heavy rain, tornadoes, lightning, and hail is level 1.

Heavy rains are likely to cause flooding in low-lying areas, urban and industrial areas; flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes (real-time warning information on areas at risk of flash floods and landslides is provided online on the website of the Department of Hydrometeorology at: https://luquetsatlo.nchmf.gov.vn and in separate bulletins warning of flash floods and landslides). During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

On the night of August 16 and early morning of August 17, the area from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang and the Central Highlands will have rain, moderate rain, and locally heavy rain to very heavy rain.

Rainfall from 7pm on August 16 to 3am on August 17 was over 70mm in some places such as: Cu Lao Cham station (Da Nang city) 130.6mm, Ky Thinh station (Ha Tinh) 104.4mm, Hai An station (Quang Tri) 91mm, Dai Lao station (Lam Dong) 78.8mm,...

Flash flood and landslide warning in 5 provinces of Northern and Central Vietnam

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting forecasts that from 3:40 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. on August 17, the above provinces will continue to have rain with common accumulated rainfall as follows: Lao Cai, Phu Tho and Quang Ninh will have common rain less than 20mm, locally over 40mm, Ha Tinh and Quang Tri will have rain from 30-60mm, some places over 100mm.

Risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes in many communes/wards: Luong Son; Lien Son, Ky Son, Thinh Minh; Da Bac, Mai Chau, Mai Ha, Muong Dong, Ngoc Son, Quy Duc, Son Luong, Tien Luong, Tu Vu, Van Lang, Yen Son (Phu Tho province); Luong Thinh, Mo Vang, Nam Co, Phong Du Thuong, Quy Mong, Son Luong, Tang Loong, Tran Yen, Van Chan, Vo Lao (Lao Cai province); Van Don Special Zone; Co To Special Zone; Dam Ha, Cam Pha, Cua Ong, Mong Duong, Quang Hanh (Quang Ninh province); Cam Hung, Co Dam, Ky Hoa, Ky Lac, Ky Thuong, Hoanh Son, Song Tri; Cam Lac, Huong Pho, Huong Xuan, Ky Van, Ky Xuan, Vung Ang, Phuc Trach, Thach Khe; Cam Due, Cam Trung, Cam Xuyen, Can Loc, Ha Linh, Hong Loc, Huong Binh, Huong Do, Huong Khe, Ky Anh, Ky Khang, Mai Phu, Hai Ninh, Son Giang, Son Kim 2, Son Tay, Thach Xuan, Tung Loc (Ha Tinh province); Tuyen Binh, Tuyen Phu, Tuyen Son; Dong Le, Hoa Trach, Kim Phu, Minh Hoa, Phu Trach, Tan Thanh; Dan Hoa, Kim Dien, Tuyen Hoa, Tuyen Lam (Quang Tri province).

Warning level of natural disaster risk due to flash floods, landslides, land subsidence due to heavy rain or level 1 flow.

Flash floods and landslides can have very negative impacts on the environment, threaten people's lives; cause local traffic congestion, affect the movement of vehicles; destroy civil and economic works, causing damage to production and socio-economic activities.

The hydrometeorological agency recommends that local authorities pay attention to reviewing bottlenecks and vulnerable locations in the area to take preventive and response measures.

From 2:00 a.m. on August 16 to 2:00 a.m. on August 17, the areas of Lao Cai, Phu Tho and Quang Ninh provinces had moderate and heavy rain such as: An Luong (Lao Cai) 76.2mm; Duong Quy (Lao Cai) 62.3mm; Doc Kem (Phu Tho) 193.7mm; Hoa Son (Phu Tho) 139.8mm; Ban Sen (Quang Ninh) 177.3mm; Co To (Quang Ninh) 115.8mm;... From 20:00 on August 16 to 2:00 a.m. on August 17, the areas of Ha Tinh and Quang Tri provinces had moderate and heavy rain such as: Ky Thinh (Ha Tinh) 90.6mm; Cam Xuyen (Ha Tinh) 67.6mm; Hai An (Ha Tinh) 77.4mm; Tan Lam (Quang Tri) 52.8mm;...Soil moisture models show that some areas in the above provinces are nearly saturated (over 85%) or have reached saturation.

Weather in regions day and night 17/8

The Northwest region has scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is 22-25 degrees Celsius, some places below 21 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is 29-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius.

The Northeast region has moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain (heavy rain concentrated in the plains and coastal areas), thunderstorms are likely to cause tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Northeast wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius, some places below 22 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 29-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius.

Hanoi has rain, moderate rain and thunderstorms, some places have heavy to very heavy rain, in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Northeast wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 30-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius.

The area from Thanh Hoa to Hue has moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain; Hue city alone has rain, moderate rain and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. North to Northwest wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 27-30 degrees Celsius.

South Central Coast, North has scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. South has scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the late afternoon and evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. West to Southwest wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 30-33 degrees Celsius, some places above 33 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands has scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing heavy rain (rain concentrated in the afternoon and evening). Thunderstorms are likely to bring tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Southwesterly winds level 2-3. Lowest temperature 19-22 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 27-30 degrees Celsius, some places above 30 degrees Celsius.

The Southern region has scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain (rain concentrated in the afternoon and evening), thunderstorms are likely to have tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Southwest wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 29-31 degrees Celsius, some places above 31 degrees Celsius.

Ho Chi Minh City has scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain (rain concentrated in the afternoon and evening), thunderstorms are likely to have tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Southwest wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 30-32 degrees Celsius.

According to VNA/Vietnam+

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