Meteorologists have warned that Vietnam would probably face more super typhoons in the coming months as El Nino has shifted to La Nina which is anticipated to make the stormy season this year more complicated.

With tide levels set to rise above warning thresholds, Ho Chi Minh City prepares for possible widespread flooding, especially in vulnerable low-lying areas.

In the coming weeks, Northern Vietnam will see an increase in cold air activity, with cold spells expected in late December. Central Vietnam is preparing for widespread heavy rains.

A deluge of rain hit several northern localities from September 30 to October 1, causing severe flooding and landslides to occur on a number of key roads roads.

Typhoon Krathon, the fifth typhoon of 2024, has entered the East Sea early this morning, with maximum winds reaching Level 16 and gusts exceeding Level 17.

As Typhoon Krathon strengthens near the East Sea, weather experts predict possible significant impacts on the Northern Vietnam maritime regions. With winds reaching Category 15 and gusts surpassing Category 17, its progress is being watched closely.

Typhon Krathon is likely to enter the northeastern sea area of the East Sea over the next 24 hours, although it is unlikely to affect Vietnamese coastal areas and the mainland, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting

Typhoon Krathon, moving towards the southern part of Taiwan, is currently intensifying the weather conditions over the northern East Sea with its associated low-pressure trough leading to strong rains and thunderstorms.

A new cold air mass combined with a low-pressure trough crossing the North Central region is anticipated to cause widespread heavy rain across northern and north-central localities of Vietnam.

La Nina, with a greater possibility of occurring in the remaining months of this year, may cause the risk of heavy rains, storms and floods, especially in the central region.

The first cold spell of the autumn-winter season is forecast to hit the country's northern provinces from September 23, with the coming days bringing with it spells of rain coupled with lowering temperatures.

Tropical Storm Soulik, the 4rd to enter the East Sea, has caused widespread flooding and landslides across several localities in central Vietnam, leading to isolation in many areas.

Typhoon Soulik made landfall in Quang Binh and Quang Tri on September 19, bringing intense rainfall that has led to severe flood and landslide warnings in Ha Tinh and Quang Tri, with 73 communes at high risk.

This afternoon, Typhoon Soulik will make landfall in Quang Binh and Quang Tri with winds reaching up to 88 km/h, while heavy rain is expected in the provinces of Thua Thien Hue, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Ha Tinh.

Due to the impact of Typhoon Soulik, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has halted air traffic at Dong Hoi Airport for seven hours to ensure flight safety, with further safety measures in place across the region.

Typhoon Soulik, the fourth typhoon of 2024, is moving closer to central Vietnam, bringing winds of up to 74 km/h. Residents in affected areas are urged to brace for strong winds and potential flooding.

Provinces and cities in central Vietnam are warned to be ready for a tropical depression which it is feared could strengthen into a typhoon by Thursday morning.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, a tropical depression is expected to strengthen into a storm by tomorrow (September 19), bringing heavy rain to the central provinces from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai.

The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting has predicted that by 7 am on September 19, the current tropical depression in the East Sea will strengthen into a typhoon, reaching wind speeds of level 8 with gusts of level 10.

Central Vietnam is on high alert as Tropical Storm No. 4 gears up to make landfall between Quang Binh and Quang Ngai within the next 48 hours, prompting local authorities to prepare for significant weather disruptions.