Storm No. 6 is heading north of the Gulf of Tonkin

Storm No. 6 is moving westward, gradually entering the northern Gulf of Tonkin of Vietnam, it is expected to weaken to a low pressure in the next 24 hours. The contact of low pressure with this area may be Mong Cai town (Quang Ninh).

The storm continues to be complicated

At 10 am this morning, the location of the storm center is about 21.9 degrees North latitude; 112.3 degrees east longitude, right on the southern coast of Guangdong province (China).

The strongest wind in the area near the storm center is strong at level 8 (ie 62 to 74 km per hour), level 9, level 10. It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, typhoon 6 will move mainly in the West, every hour about 10 km away and weakened into tropical depression.

At 10 am on August 6, the position of the tropical depression center was about 21.9 degrees North latitude; 110.2 degrees east longitude, on land north of Leizhou Peninsula (China). It is forecasted that in the next 24 to 48 hours, tropical depressions will move in the west, about 10 km per hour and weaken into a low pressure area.

Path of storm No. 6 (Photo: nchmf.gov.vn)

By 10 am on August 7, the central location of the low pressure area is about 22.0 degrees North latitude; 108.0 degrees Kinh Dong, about 60km from Mong Cai (Quang Ninh) to the North.

The strongest wind in the center of the low pressure area falls below level 6 (ie less than 39 km per hour).

Mr. Le Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the Central Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said: 'The storm can weaken into a low pressure, but it is not yet dangerous because the post-storm circulation is very unpredictable. Maybe our country will not be affected much by the wind, but the rainfall will be very large, happening continuously on a large area for at least 2-3 days '.

As forecast, total rainfall will be about 200-300mm . ' Mountain areas need to prevent flash floods, pipe floods and landslides. In the delta area, there will be local flooding , 'Hai said.

From tomorrow morning (August 6), in the North of the Gulf of Tonkin, the wind will gradually increase to level 5, sometimes level 6, level 7, level 8. In the middle and south of the East Sea, the sea from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau has strong winds of level 6, level 7, shock level 8, level 9. Strong sea.

Mr. Le Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the Central Hydrometeorological Center said: ' Storm No. 6 continues to be complicated. It is possible that its direction will deviate to the north, possibly turning down, affecting North Central. So far, the number 6 hurricane has changed direction 5 times and each change of direction is a change of movement speed '.

The water level upstream of the Mekong River is rising fast

Due to the upstream flood combined with high tide, the water level of the Mekong River is rising fast. The highest water level on August 3 on Tien River in Tan Chau is 2.73m; on Hau river in Chau Doc is 2.14m. As predicted, the water level of the Mekong River will continue to rise rapidly in the coming days.

By 8/8, forecasting the highest water level in the day in Tan Chau is capable of up to 3.0m (at the alarming level I - PCI); in Chau Doc, it is possible to increase to 2.45m (approximate to the PCI level); At the main stations in Dong Thap Muoi and Long Xuyen Quadrangle, it is likely to reach the PCI level and above the PCU level.

On August 5, the water level of Dong Nai river was slow, at Ta Lai up to 112.25m (on the property II: 0.05m).

In this situation, the Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control in An Giang, Dong Thap, Long An, Vinh Long, Can Tho and Hau Giang provinces has instructed localities to promptly harvest rice and crops that have been harvested. .

The embankments, aquaculture areas, orchards, the area of ​​rice and crops have not yet been harvested.

In addition, low-lying residential areas and riverside areas should be ensured for safety of people and properties, especially with regard to children's safety.

In response to the typhoon No. 6, the Border Guards Forces from Quang Ninh to Quang Tri and the Marine Corps 38 sent 2,078 officers to the army with 201 ships, canoes and cars of all types of permanent maneuvers to join. dealing with storms;shoot storm signals according to regulations at 18 points along the coast.

Currently there are 12,304 vehicles, rafts, and guard stations with 76,132 workers operating off the coast of Quang Ninh - Nam Dinh informed about the situation of the storm and keep in regular contact to ensure safety.