Meteorologists have warned of more storms and prolonged flooding in Vietnam in the final months of this year.
From now until the end of the year, the East Sea is forecast to see another four to five storms, with two to three likely to strike the Southeast Asian country directly, according to a report by VietNamNet.
Storms intensify beyond normal levels
At a press briefing on Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, citing data from the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, reported that natural disasters across Vietnam in the first nine months of this year have been exceptionally severe and unpredictable, far surpassing average patterns.
Strong storms, continuous heavy rainfall, widespread inundation, and flash floods have caused serious damage across various regions.
Deputy Director General Hoang Duc Cuong noted that the East Sea typically experiences 12-14 storms per year, with around six hitting the mainland.
“Within just the first nine months of 2025, the East Sea has already recorded 14 storms and tropical depressions, including 10 full-fledged storms, well above the multi-year average.”
“This indicates both frequency and intensity have exceeded norms, even though the storm season still continues until year-end,” he said.
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Unseasonal rains and severe weather events
Cuong said that the country has seen 14 major rainfall events this year, including two occurring during the dry season, which is an uncommon occurrence.
Storms No.5 and No.10 were particularly destructive, bringing simultaneous disasters across mountainous, lowland, coastal, and urban areas.
Unusual weather events such as tornadoes and waterspouts have also become more frequent, sometimes forming hundreds of kilometers from storm centers.
Prolonged floods in the central region; early chill in the north
Forecasters warn that from October to December, central localities, especially Ha Tinh Province, Hue City, Quang Ngai Province and Khanh Hoa Province, will likely face prolonged downpours.
Flood levels may reach alert levels 2-3, and in some cases, exceed level 3.
At the same time, cold air is expected to arrive earlier and stronger than usual.
When combined with storm systems and tropical convergence zones, it could bring heavy rains to northern and north-central regions.
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