CaliToday (19/9/2025): Typhoon Mitag, known locally as Storm No. 8, is exhibiting complex and strengthening behavior over the northern region of the East Sea (South China Sea), according to Vietnam's National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. While a direct landfall in Vietnam is not anticipated, the storm's powerful circulation is expected to bring adverse weather conditions to the nation's northern regions and poses a significant threat to maritime activities.
As of this morning, the eye of Typhoon Mitag was located in the northern area of the North East Sea. The storm is packing sustained winds of Level 8-9 on the Beaufort scale, with gusts reaching a formidable Level 11. Forecasters predict that the typhoon will continue on a northwesterly trajectory in the coming hours and is likely to intensify further as it moves across the open waters.
While the probability of Mitag directly impacting Vietnam's mainland remains low, its extensive peripheral cloud bands are forecast to bring showers and thunderstorms to the northern provinces. These rains are expected to be scattered but could be heavy in some areas, potentially leading to localized flooding in low-lying regions.
Of more immediate concern is the danger posed to vessels operating in the East Sea. Vietnamese authorities have issued urgent warnings to all ships and fishing boats, advising them of the severe conditions. The strong winds and high waves associated with the typhoon create perilous conditions for maritime navigation. Fishermen and shipping companies have been urged to monitor the storm's progress closely, take all necessary precautions, and seek safe anchorage if operating within the storm's vicinity.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting continues to monitor the typhoon's movements and will issue updated advisories as the situation develops. All coastal localities have been instructed to implement their storm preparedness plans and to ensure that all vessels are accounted for and have received the necessary warnings. International meteorological agencies are also tracking Typhoon Mitag as it moves through this crucial international waterway.
