Tropical depression develops into typhoon, makes landfall in south central region

Mr Khiem made the statement during a meeting of the Central Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control held in Hanoi on October 29, adding that the tropical low pressure is currently located on the convergence zone which coincides with the impact of cold air.

As a result of this combination, this weather pattern will likely bring stronger winds and heavy rains to the central and the central highlands region.

It is expected that when the typhoon strikes the mainland it will cause strong winds and huge waves of between three metres and four metres in height throughout south central coastal areas.

Moreover, heavy rains are expected to hit provinces from Thanh Hoa to Ninh Thuan on the morning of October 30, according to Khiem.

Khiem warned that the typhoon shares a number of similarities with other storms that have previously caused serious consequences, noting that local authorities and residents should remain on high alert and take preventive measures ahead of the arrival of the storm.

Local border guards have already deployed plans in response to the typhoon, including counting fishing vessels and boats from Quang Binh to Ba Ria Vung Tau. As of the morning of October 29, approximately 741 fishing vessels sit within the danger areas.

Tran Quang Hoai, Deputy Head of the Central Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control, has requested that all 741 boats currently situated in danger areas return to shore as a matter of urgency and take shelter as well as ensuring the safety of aquaculture breeding cages and tourists at tourism sites

Moreover, local residents should be well prepared for the possible risks that may occur following flash floods and severe flooding. 

Nguyen Xuan Cuong, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, who also serves as the Standing Vice Chairman of the Central Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control, said that over the last three years, the area has been exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions, noting that the storm is likely to cause prolonged heavy rain, high tides, and landslides over the coming days.

Minister Cuong asked local authorities to ensure the safety of dams and reservoirs and aquaculture areas in the region and take preventive measures against the typhoon.