An active low-pressure area over the northern East Sea is generating strong winds, rough seas and thunderstorms across multiple maritime regions, with authorities warning of possible waterspouts and severe wind gusts. The marine disaster risk level has been set at Level 2.

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The position of the low-pressure area over the northern East Sea as of 1 p.m. on June 9. Source: NCHMF.
 
 

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1 p.m. on June 9, the center of the low-pressure area was located between 22.5-23.5 degrees North latitude and 115.5-116.5 degrees East longitude. Northeasterly winds of force 5, occasionally reaching force 6, were recorded in the northern Gulf of Tonkin.

Rain showers and thunderstorms are currently affecting the Gulf of Tonkin, waters stretching from southern Quang Tri Province to Da Nang, the northern East Sea including the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, waters from Ca Mau to An Giang, and the Gulf of Thailand.

Forecasts indicate that through tonight and June 10, the northeastern waters of the northern East Sea will experience winds of force 6, with gusts reaching force 7-8. Sea conditions are expected to remain rough, with wave heights of 2-3 meters. Winds are forecast to gradually weaken from June 10 onward.

During the same period, thunderstorms are expected to continue across the Gulf of Tonkin, waters from southern Quang Tri to Da Nang, waters from Lam Dong to Ca Mau, waters from Ca Mau to An Giang, the Gulf of Thailand, the northern East Sea including the Hoang Sa archipelago, and the southern East Sea including the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

Meteorologists warned that thunderstorms could generate waterspouts and wind gusts of force 7-8, posing risks to vessels operating at sea.

The marine disaster risk level associated with strong winds has been assessed at Level 2.

The National Steering Committee for Civil Defense has also issued an official dispatch requesting coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Lam Dong to closely monitor developments related to the low-pressure area.

Local authorities have been instructed to promptly notify vessel owners, captains and fishermen operating at sea so they can take preventive measures, adjust production plans when necessary and ensure the safety of people and property.

Authorities have also been directed to keep rescue and emergency response forces and equipment on standby to respond to any incidents that may arise.

Bao Anh