The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported that this morning the tropical depression was located over the northeastern waters of the north south china sea, with maximum sustained winds of 61 km/h (level 7), gusts reaching level 9, and moving northwest at a speed of 20 km/h.

The depression is forecast to strengthen into a typhoon today. By 7 a.m. on 19/9, the typhoon will be over the northern waters of the north south china sea, reaching levels 8-9 with gusts up to level 11, moving northwest at 15-20 km/h.

By 7 a.m. on 20/9, the typhoon will be south of Guangdong province (China), with maximum sustained winds of level 8 and gusts up to level 10, maintaining its course at a speed of 10-15 km/h.

Forecast path of the tropical depression. Photo: NCHMF

Meteorological agencies in Japan and Hong Kong predict that the tropical depression, upon strengthening into a typhoon, will move inland into Guangdong province and then weaken, posing no direct threat to Vietnam.

Meanwhile, a tropical cyclone is currently developing off the coast of the Philippines. International meteorological agencies predict that this cyclone, upon strengthening into a typhoon, could reach speeds of 175 km/h, enter the south china sea, and maintain its intensity.

Due to the influence of the tropical depression, the northern waters of the south china sea are experiencing increasing winds of levels 6-7, with gusts reaching level 9; near the typhoon's center, winds are levels 8-9 with gusts up to level 11, and waves are 3-5 meters high. Vessels operating in these dangerous areas are likely to be affected.

Since the beginning of the year, the south china sea has seen 7 typhoons and two tropical depressions. Most recently, Typhoon Tapah did not directly impact Vietnam, but its circulation caused rain and landslides in several northern mountainous provinces. Typhoon Nongfa made landfall in the central provinces on 30/8 with level 8 winds, isolating many mountainous areas in Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, and Nghe An.

Meteorological agencies forecast that from October to December 2025, the south china sea will experience a higher than average number of typhoons and tropical depressions (more than 4 on average, with nearly two making landfall).

Gia Chinh