Latest Typhoon Yinxing News: Update on Typhoon Yinxing Status

At 1:00 p.m. on November 7, the center of the storm was located at approximately 18.5 degrees North latitude; 122.4 degrees East longitude, in the sea northeast of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 15 (167-183 km/h), gusting to level 17. Moving in the West Northwest direction, speed 10-15 km/h.

Forecast of storm Yinxing in the next 24 to 72 hours:

From the next 72 to 120 hours, the storm is likely to change direction to move southwest, traveling 10-15 km per hour , and continue to weaken.

According to experts on climate change and natural disaster warning, when approaching the northern coast of Luzon Island, the storm will weaken and then enter the East Sea of ​​Vietnam (longitude 120) on November 8, the storm will begin to strengthen again and move in a West - Northwest direction.

However, when approaching the Hoang Sa Islands of Vietnam, the storm will encounter subtropical high pressure and cold air, so the storm will change direction and move to the West - Southwest.

A cold front is forecast to block the storm from making landfall. Storm Yinxing is forecast to weaken into a low-pressure area, causing moderate to heavy rain along the Central Coast from the afternoon of November 11 to the morning of November 13.

On the impact of Typhoon Yinxing

The East Sea area of ​​the North East Sea has strong winds of level 6-7. From the night of November 7, it will increase to level 8-11, near the storm center, it will be level 12-14, gusting to level 17, waves 4.0-6.0m high, near the center 6.0-8.0m; rough seas.

Ships operating in the above mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by storms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.

Coastal provinces proactively respond to storm Yinxing

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has just sent a telegram to relevant agencies on responding to storm Yinxin near the East Sea. According to the forecast on November 8, storm Yinxin will enter the East Sea with a level 13 intensity, gusting to level 16. At the same time, in recent days, the Central region has had heavy to very heavy rain.

To proactively respond to the developments of storms and heavy rains, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development requested ministries, branches, and Chairmen of People's Committees of coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Binh Thuan to: Closely monitor the developments of the storm; manage means of transport going out to sea; organize the counting of ships and boats; notify owners of means of transport and captains of ships and boats operating at sea of ​​the location, direction of movement and developments of the storm to proactively avoid, escape or not move into dangerous areas.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development warns of dangerous areas in the next 48 hours: From latitude 17.0-21.0 degrees North, east of longitude 118.0 degrees East (dangerous areas are adjusted according to forecast bulletins).

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requests provinces in the Central region to urgently overcome the consequences of recent floods. Check, review, and proactively evacuate people in areas at risk of deep flooding, flash floods, and landslides to safe places. Check measures to ensure the safety of reservoirs and downstream areas; proactively operate reservoirs to ensure flood capacity according to regulations and be ready to handle possible situations.

Coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Binh Thuan are ready with forces and means to rescue when requested.

Ministries and branches, according to their functions, state management tasks and assigned tasks, proactively direct and coordinate with localities to review plans, prepare forces, means and resources to deploy to ensure safety and effectiveness in the face of storms and floods.

Media agencies and coastal information stations need to strengthen measures to inform authorities and people about developments of storms and heavy rains so that they can proactively prevent and respond promptly and effectively. The Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control continues to be on duty 24/7 and regularly reports to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.