Typhoon Sarika weakens into a tropical depression

At 10 am on October 19, after approaching the Quang Ninh sea, Sarika stormed into a tropical depression, but still caused a gust of 8-9 winds.

The Central Hydrometeorological Center said that at 10 am on October 19, when it was about 60 km from the coast of Quang Ninh, Typhoon Sarika weakened to a tropical depression, maximum wind power was only 60 km / h. (level 7), 2 levels of shock.

Explaining that the storm quickly weakened when nearshore, an expert said, because the Gulf of Tonkin was cold, no more energy was added, plus the "relay" of the southeast wind blew up.

The path of Typhoon Sarika.In addition, the East Sea is about to welcome Haima.(Photo: NCHMF).

It is forecasted that the tropical depression will turn to the north, go to Guangxi (China) and weaken into a low pressure area. Circulation of tropical depressions continues to cause strong winds of level 6-7, 2 levels of recoil, in the northern of Tonkin Gulf, the districts of Co To, Van Don, Cat Hai, Bach Long Vi, 2-4m high waves.

The coastal areas of Quang Ninh and Thai Binh provinces have strong winds of level 6-7. During the day and tonight, in the Northeastern provinces of the North continue to rain, popular 50-100mm.

US Naval Radio predicts the path of the storm.(Photo: NRLMRY).

Formed on October 13 in the eastern Philippines, Typhoon Sarika quickly strengthened, landed on Luzon Island (Philippines) with wind level of about 15. Into the East Sea on October 16 morning with intensity of 14, storm moving fast and this morning went to Hainan Island (China), reduced to level 12.

This is the 7th storm in the East Sea this year. 6 previous storms caused much damage to the North.