Tropical depression moves deep into Central Laos

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the morning of August 26, the tropical depression (weakened from storm No. 5) moved deep into Central Laos.

The residential area adjacent to the confluence of Lach Van River and Dap Tran River (Dien Chau Commune, Nghe An Province) is surrounded by vast rising sea water. (Photo: Xuan Tien/VNA)

At 7:00 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was at about 18.9 degrees North latitude; 103.9 degrees East longitude, in the Central Laos region. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression was level 6 (39-49 km/h), gusting to level 8; moving in the West Northwest direction at a speed of about 20 km/h.

It is forecasted that in the next 12 hours, the tropical depression will continue to move in a West Northwest direction, gradually weakening into a low pressure area and gradually dissipating.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warns that heavy rains in the Northern Delta and midland areas, Son La, Lao Cai , Thanh Hoa and Nghe An; strong winds and high waves in the Gulf of Tonkin will continue. It is necessary to pay attention to the heavy rain forecasts and dangerous weather reports at sea./.

According to VNA

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