CaliToday (18/9/2025): A tropical depression located in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) has officially intensified into a tropical storm, becoming the eighth to form in the region this year, according to Vietnam's National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).
The newly formed storm, named Storm No. 8, is currently gathering strength over open water and is on a trajectory that poses a significant threat to Vietnam's mainland. Authorities are issuing urgent warnings as the storm is forecast to bring dangerous weather conditions, particularly to the country's central provinces, in the coming days.
According to the latest bulletin from the NCHMF, the storm is expected to continue its intensification over the next 24 to 48 hours, fueled by warm sea surface temperatures. Forecasters are closely tracking its path, which is projected to move in a west-northwesterly direction towards the Vietnamese coast.
The primary threats associated with Storm No. 8 are torrential rainfall and powerful winds. The Central region, an area frequently impacted by severe weather during the typhoon season, is on high alert. Meteorologists warn that the storm could unleash prolonged downpours, raising the immediate risks of widespread flash floods in low-lying urban areas and life-threatening landslides in mountainous and hilly terrain.
In addition to the heavy rain, wind speeds are expected to increase significantly as the storm approaches. Strong gusts could cause damage to homes, infrastructure, and agriculture. Authorities have begun issuing warnings to the thousands of fishing vessels and commercial ships operating in the storm's projected path, urging them to return to shore or seek shelter in safer waters. Coastal provinces are also preparing plans for potential evacuations in vulnerable communities.
Disaster response agencies have been placed on standby, and local governments along the Central coast are activating their preparedness protocols. Residents in the provinces from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai are being urged to closely monitor official weather updates, secure their property, and heed all instructions from local authorities to ensure their safety as the storm nears.
