Beware of tropical depressions in the South China Sea

The low pressure area in the East Sea early this morning (August 1) strengthened into a tropical depression. The Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control urged localities to inform the vessels operating in the South China Sea.

According to the Center of KTTV Forecast Center, at 7 am this morning, the position of tropical depression center is about 12.0 to 13.0 degrees north latitude; 113.5 to 114.5 degrees east longitude, in the north sea of ​​the Spratly Islands. The center predicts the strongest winds in the area near the tropical depression to level 6-7 (ie from 39 to 61 km per hour), jerking over level 7.

In the next 24 hours, the tropical depression moves in the direction between west northwest and northwest, about 5 km per hour.

Tropical depressions will directly affect the southern waters of the South China Sea, including the Spratly Islands, with strong winds of level 6, level 7, jolting on level 7. Strong seas. The waters off the provinces from Quang Ngai to Ca Mau have heavy rain and strong winds of level 6, jerking on level 6. The sea is rough. In the thunderstorm in case there is a strong whirlwind.

This agency warns, the new low pressure to form, move slowly so it will be complicated, the localities need to be vigilant to monitor its development.

New tropical depressions are moving slowly in the South China Sea. (Photo: VNN)

The Office of the Central Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control this morning had an urgent call to the Provincial Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control, from Quang Ngai to Ca Mau; Ministries: National Defense, Fisheries, Transport; The Petroleum and Maritime Corporation, urgently requests the location and direction of tropical depressions for owners of fishing vessels and vessels operating on the sea and in coastal and residential areas. sea.

At the same time, to check fishing means, especially offshore fishing means, coordinate information and guide owners of vehicles to implement preventive measures, preventive measures and local tornadoes to ensure Safety for people and vehicles.

According to the quick report of Ho Chi Minh City's Committee of Flood and Storm Control, on the night of July 31, HCM City, there are 2 ships (SG91234TS; SG 91135TS) of East Sea Seafood Corporation parked on Da Tay island in the sea. threatened by tropical depressions. The Sub-department of Fisheries Quality Assurance and Management has informed and kept in touch with vehicle owners.

Previously, heavy rains in Ha Giang (July 28-29) caused 1 death in village 6, Nam Son commune, Hoang Su Phi district, 2 people were seriously injured in Hoang Su Phi district, due to landslides. miss. More than 6,000m3 of rock and soil eroded at Km55 Nam Dich route, Bac Quang - Xin Man road and 3.200m3 on route 18 to Thong Nguyen, causing traffic congestion at the above roads. Total losses are estimated at VND 4 billion.

H.Yen