Typhoon Trami heads for Vietnam after battering the Philippines, killing 14
VOV.VN - Typhoon Trami is entering the East Sea and heading for central Vietnam after battering the Philippines on October 23, killing at least 14 and causing massive flooding.
Trami is expected to cross the Philippines’ Luzon island into the East Sea on October 24, with winds gusting between 103 – 117kmh, said the Vietnam National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.
The latest storm forecast bulletin shows that after entering the East Sea, Trami is heading towards the Paracel Islands, and is likely to potentially intensify by three categories, with winds gusting up to 150kph.
However, after passing over the Paracel Islands, Trami may change direction and slow down, making its trajectory highly complex and unpredictable, said meteorologists.
In the next 24 to 48 hours, the typhoon is anticipated to move mainly in a west-northwest direction at a speed of about 15-20 km/h, with the potential to strengthen again.
Due to the impact of Typhoon Trami, strong winds of 39-61kph are expected in the eastern waters of the northern East Sea and between 62-88 kmh near its centre. Sea waves are forecasted to be 3-5m high and even 5-7m near the typhoon’s centre, creating very rough sea conditions.
Vessels operating in these dangerous areas may encounter thunderstorms, strong winds, and large waves, posing significant risks.
Localities in the central region of Vietnam are scrambling to work out response plans ahead of Trami’s landfall.
Quang Nam province has planned to evacuate between 190,000 – 380,000 residents if Trami regains strength and directly pounds the locality.
Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa province has also develop response plans, including evacuating people to safe locations, and stocking up on food, supplies, and essential goods.
According to preliminary reports, Trami hit the Philippines on October 23, causing disruptions in many parts of the country, including the capital, Manila, and killing at least 14 people. Authorities have launched a massive evacuation and temporarily suspended schools.
Heavy rain has turned streets into rivers, submerging entire villages, residential areas, shopping centers, and rice fields, especially in the Bicol region, southeast of Manila.
Over 32,000 people in northern Philippines have been evacuated to 2,500 shelters, but rescue teams are struggling to reach isolated areas due to strong floodwaters.
Trami formed from a tropical depression near the Philippines on October 21 and strengthened into a tropical storm shortly afterward. It is moving into the East Sea, becoming the sixth storm to hit the regional waters this stormy season.
