Storm No. 4 Brings Heavy Rainfall and High Alerts to Northern Vietnam
Recent reports from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting indicate that Storm No. 4 has triggered widespread and intense rainfall across Northern Vietnam and Thanh Hoa province. The weather system has caused significant disruptions, with several regions recording alarming precipitation levels over the past 24 hours.
Severe Rainfall Records: Which Areas Are Most Affected?
The impact of the storm’s circulation has been severe, leading to heavy accumulation in various hotspots. According to the latest weather forecast data, the following areas experienced the most intense rainfall:
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- Cat Ba (Hai Phong): 275mm
- Yen Lap (Quang Ninh): 253mm
- Van Mai (Phu Tho): 238mm
- Quan Chu (Thai Nguyen): 164mm
- Muong Men (Son La): 160mm
In some extreme cases, such as Hong Ha (Quang Ninh) and Mau Son (Lang Son), rainfall totals have soared over 500mm in the last few days, significantly increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides.
Storm Path and Movement: What to Expect Next
Storm No. 4 has been moving unusually slowly, at a speed of only 3-5 km/h. As of 8:00 AM on August 24, the storm was positioned in the waters north of the Bach Long Vi special zone. While the trend shows the storm moving away from the coast, its slow pace means the circulation will continue to dump rain on the Northeast region.
Forecast Breakdown:
- August 24: Expected rainfall of 20-40mm, with some areas exceeding 70mm. Provinces like Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An may see totals between 40-100mm, with peaks over 200mm.
- August 24 (Night) to August 25 (Morning): Continued rain in coastal and delta areas of the North, ranging from 20-50mm.
- August 25 (Afternoon): Rainfall is expected to gradually decrease.
Maritime Danger and High-Wind Warnings
The intensity of the storm remains high, with sustained winds at level 9 and gusts reaching level 11. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) emphasizes the importance of monitoring such tropical cyclones due to their unpredictable nature.
Specific danger zones including Bach Long Vi, Van Don, Co To, and Cat Hai will experience strong winds (level 6-7, peaking at 8-9). Sea waves are expected to reach heights of 3-5 meters, creating extremely hazardous conditions for:
- Fishing vessels
- Transport ships
- Tourist boats and other maritime activities
By August 26, the storm is predicted to move toward Guangxi province, China, where it is expected to weaken further after making landfall.
Residents and travelers are advised to stay tuned to local authorities and official weather updates to ensure safety during this volatile period.
