Yinxing weakens into tropical depression, Toraji enters East Sea
VOV.VN - Typhoon Yinxing lost its strength into a tropical depression on November 11 evening while typhoon Toraji moved into the East Sea, becoming the eighth storm in the region this year.
At 7 p.m., the tropical depression was located over the western waters of Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelago, packing winds of 50-61 kmh near its centre.
By the evening of November 12, the tropical depression is expected to weaken further into a low-pressure area over the mainland of Quang Ngai and Phu Yen provinces.
Due to the impact of the tropical depression, the seas around the Hoang Sa Archipelago will experience strong winds and rough seas.
Due to the impact of the tropical depression (weakened from Typhoon No. 7), from tonight until the night of November 12, areas
Localities from Thua Thien Hue to Phu Yen will experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with rainfall amounts ranging from 70 to 150mm, and some areas exceeding 250mm.
Boats operating in these dangerous areas are likely to encounter thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong winds, and large waves.
Meanwhile, typhoon Toraji crossed the Phililppines’ Luzon Island and entered the East Sea, becoming the eighth storm of 2024.
At 10 p.m. on November 11, Toraji was located in the eastern part of the East Sea, with maximum wind speeds near the center reaching 103-117 kmh.
In the next 24 hours, Toraji is forecast to move northwest at a speed of about 15-20 kmh, with intensity likely to weaken.
Over the next 48 to 72 hours, the storm will gradually weaken into a tropical depression, and then into a low-pressure area over the eastern waters of China’s Hainan Island.
