NAHA, Oct 21 (News On Japan) - Typhoon No. 24 (Fungshen) is currently moving west-southwest over the South China Sea and is expected to make landfall in Vietnam on October 23rd. Meteorological agencies warn that central Vietnam could see total rainfall exceeding 500 millimeters, raising the risk of flooding and landslides. Authorities are urging residents to stay alert for heavy rain and localized severe weather.
According to the latest satellite observations, the typhoon’s thick cloud bands are spreading across the South China Sea, with the storm’s central pressure at 992 hectopascals and maximum sustained winds of around 25 meters per second. It remains in a strengthening phase while moving slowly southward at less than 10 kilometers per hour, expected to accelerate slightly to about 15 kilometers per hour later in the day.
Fungshen is projected to make landfall near Da Nang in central Vietnam on the morning of October 23rd before moving further inland and weakening into a tropical depression over Laos by October 24th. Wind speeds at the time of landfall are forecast to average between 18 and 20 meters per second. While wind damage is expected to be relatively limited, heavy rainfall is likely to cause widespread disruptions in central and southern Vietnam, as well as in parts of Laos.
Meteorologists caution that heavy downpours could intensify from tonight into October 23rd, bringing the risk of flash floods, landslides, and possible tornadoes. Travelers to affected regions are advised to monitor the latest updates closely.
Source: ウェザーニュース
