As of 7:00 a.m. on October 2, the system in the eastern waters of the Philippines intensified into a tropical storm, internationally named Matmo. The storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 62–74 km/h, gusting up to 102km/h.

Matmo is currently moving west-northwest at a speed of 15–20 km/h and is expected to enter the East Sea late on October 3, becoming the 11th storm of the year in the regional waters.

Due to the storm’s influence, from the afternoon of October 3, the eastern part of the northern East Sea will experience increasing winds of 39-61km/h, intensifying to 62-74km/h and reaching 75-102km/h near its centre. Waves could rise between 4 to 6 meters, causing very rough seas.

Between October 4 and 5, strong winds of 103-149km/h may affect the northern part of the East Sea, including the Hoang Sa (Paracel Islands) of Vietnam. All vessels operating in the affected areas are at risk of encountering thunderstorms, waterspouts, strong winds, and large waves.

Storm Matmo is anticipated to affect Vietnam’s mainland. Between October 5 and 7, widespread heavy rainfall is expected across the northern and north-central provinces.

The National Steering Committee for Civil Defence has issued a directive requesting local authorities from Quang Ninh to Lam Dong to closely monitor weather forecasts and storm developments, proactively implement preparedness measures, and adjust production plans to ensure safety for people and property.

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