Triple weather systems converge to form a ‘water bomb,’ unleashing torrential rain from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai.

Storm No. 12 (Fengshen), located 280 km off Da Nang, is expected to cause widespread, intense rainfall and severe flooding in central Vietnam starting this afternoon.

As Typhoon Fengshen nears, residents in Danang flocked to supermarkets and food stores to buy vegetables, instant noodles, and dry goods in preparation for the storm.

Da Nang residents are scrambling to prepare for Typhoon Fengshen (Storm No. 12), which is forecast to bring days of torrential rain and strong winds. The city has urged people to stock up on food supplies for at least three days.

Storm No. 12 (Fengshen) is now located approximately 450 kilometers east-northeast of Da Nang and is expected to make landfall between Quang Tri and Da Nang provinces, bringing heavy rains and high winds from October 22 to 27.

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned of multiple hazardous weather phenomena from October 21 to 26 due to Storm Fengshen, calling for measures to ensure safety for vessels in the affected sea areas.

Authorities warn of widespread impacts from intense rainfall and high waves as the storm heads southwest.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No. 200/CD-TTg, directing ministries, agencies, and localities to take urgent, proactive measures to respond to Typhoon Fengshen, the 12th storm hitting the East Sea so far this year.

Fengshen strengthens as it nears the coast from Hue to Quang Ngai, with widespread rain and flooding risks.

Fengshen is expected to enter the East Sea this evening (October 19), becoming the 12th storm of the year. Forecasts suggest it may intensify, with peak gusts reaching level 13.

Vietnam’s East Sea could face its 12th storm of the year, while the north prepares for a strong cold surge on October 19.

Meteorologists warn of potential flooding from October 23–26 as a tropical storm and cold air collide.

Northern Vietnam to turn cold at night as a Pacific low-pressure area may become a tropical storm.

Within just two weeks, three consecutive storms have severely impacted northern and central Vietnam. Experts warn that in the coming month, another 1–2 storms may hit land, with natural disasters becoming increasingly unpredictable and intense.

Due to heavy rain brought by Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11) on the morning of October 7, several auxiliary areas at Noi Bai International Airport experienced localized flooding.

After deadly storms, experts warn Vietnam must move from “relief after disaster” to “proactive adaptation.”

Meteorologists warn of more storms and prolonged flooding in the final months of 2025.

Lam said that Hanoi is likely to see widespread precipitation ranging from 50-100 mm, and isolated areas potentially receiving over 150 mm. Thunderstorms may also bring the risk of strong winds, lightning, and gusts, he added.

Typhoon Matmo, the 11th storm to hit the East Sea, is forecast to be over the waters of Quang Ninh on the night of October 5, with very strong winds of level 12–13 and gusts reaching level 16.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has announced that three airports - Van Don, Cat Bi, and Noi Bai - will be directly impacted by Storm Matmo.