Maysak weakens, heavy rain raises flood and landslide risks in northern Vietnam

According to Vietnam’s National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Maysak was located over southern Guangxi in China as of 7 a.m. on July 5, with winds of 62-74 kph near its center and gusts of up to 102 kph.

The storm is moving north-northeast at 5-10 kph and is expected to weaken into a low-pressure area later in the day.

Strong winds continue to affect the northern Gulf of Tonkin, where rough seas and waves of 2-3 meters may  threaten fishing boats, cargo vessels, tourist boats and aquaculture facilities.

In Quang Ninh province and other northeastern areas, strong winds could damage homes, temporary structures, trees, power lines and communication systems.

Rainfall of 50-100 mm is forecast across northeastern Vietnam on July 5, with some areas expected to receive more than 200 mm.

Heavy rain is raising risks of urban flooding, flash floods and landslides, particularly in low-lying and mountainous areas.

Water levels on major rivers in northern Vietnam remain below warning thresholds, but flooding is possible on rivers in Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh and Lang Son from July 5 to July 6.

Residents in affected areas were urged to closely monitor weather updates and take precautionary measures.

Maysak approaches mainland, with Quang Ninh and Hai Phong facing strongest impact

VOV.VN - The centre of Maysak, the first tropical storm this year, was located at 20.9 degrees north latitude and 107.9 degrees east longitude, over the waters off Quang Ninh province as 4 p.m. on July 4, according to Vietnam’s National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Maysak nears Bach Long Vi, northern localities ramp up emergency response

VOV.VN - As Maysak, the first tropical storm to enter the East Sea this year, moved closer to Bach Long Vi and Co To islands, Quang Ninh and Hai Phong in northern Vietnam moved swiftly to take emergency response measures.