The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported that a low-pressure area had formed in the East Sea. The agency has not yet issued any forecast on whether it might intensify into a tropical depression or storm, nor on its potential path.
The low-pressure area, in conjunction with the intertropical convergence zone, will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to waters from Khanh Hoa to Ca Mau, from Ca Mau to An Giang, the Gulf of Thailand, and the central and southern East Sea, including the Spratly Islands.
On September 3, scattered showers and thunderstorms occurred in coastal areas from Quang Ngai to Ca Mau and An Giang, as well as in the Gulf of Thailand, the eastern, central, and southern East Sea, including the Spratly Islands. All vessels in these areas are at risk of whirlwinds and strong gusts.
The weather agency forecasts that in September, the East Sea will see about 2-4 storms or tropical depressions, in line with the long-term average, with 1-2 likely to make landfall in Vietnam and affect the mainland.
The weather agency predicts localised heat waves from Thanh Hoa to Hue and the southern central coast, mainly during the first half of September.
The Red River Delta and provinces from Thanh Hoa to Quang Ngai are expected to experience several widespread heavy rainfall spells. At the same time, other regions across the country will see frequent showers and thunderstorms, with some days of moderate to heavy rainfall.
In the coming period, hazardous weather conditions such as thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong gusts are likely to continue.
In August, the East Sea experienced two storms and two tropical depressions, of which Storms Kajiki and Nongfa, along with one tropical depression, directly affected Vietnam’s mainland.
