A tropical depression in the southern East Sea is forecast to approach South-Central Vietnam, bringing widespread heavy rains and strong winds across multiple regions.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 1 AM on December 22, the depression was located over the southern East Sea.

Its maximum wind speeds near the center reached Level 6 (39-49 km/h), with gusts up to Level 8.

Throughout December 22, the tropical depression is expected to move northeastward before shifting northwest at a slow pace of about 10 km/h, maintaining its current intensity.

By December 23, the depression is forecast to intensify, moving steadily northwest at a speed of approximately 10 km/h.

By 1 AM on December 24, it is projected to reach the southern Hoang Sa archipelago, with wind speeds increasing to Level 7 and gusts up to Level 9.

Between December 24 and 25, the depression is expected to accelerate, approaching the South-Central and Southern coasts.

The tropical depression will bring heavy rainfall to Central and Southern Vietnam.

From the night of December 23 to December 26, the Central and South-Central regions are forecast to experience moderate to heavy rains, with some areas receiving torrential downpours of 100-300mm, and localized areas exceeding 500mm.

From December 24 to 25, the eastern Central Highlands will see moderate to heavy rains of 60-120mm, with some areas receiving over 200mm.

The Southeastern region will also face scattered rain, with localized heavy rainfall on December 24 and 25.

In the southern East Sea, winds are forecast to strengthen to Level 6, with gusts reaching Level 8. Waves may rise to 3-5 meters, causing rough seas.

From the night of December 22, the southern Spratly Islands will experience winds of Level 6-7, with gusts up to Level 8-9. Waves are expected to reach heights of 4-6 meters, making seas extremely rough.

Authorities in South-Central coastal provinces have been advised to monitor the tropical depression closely and implement measures to mitigate the impacts of heavy rains, strong winds, and potential flooding.

Residents in affected areas are urged to stay updated on weather forecasts and prepare for the possibility of flash floods and landslides.

The tropical depression poses a significant risk to coastal regions, with officials emphasizing the importance of timely response measures to ensure safety.

Thanh Hue