Storm Goni is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression by 1am on November 6, with its centre on the sea off the coast of the south-central localities from Quang Ngai to Phu Yen, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
The movement of Storm Goni in the East Sea (Photo: National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting)
Hanoi (VNA) – Storm Goni is forecast to weaken toa tropical depression by 1am on November 6, with its centre on the sea off thecoast of the south-central localities from Quang Ngai to Phu Yen, according tothe National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
At 1am on November 5, the storm’s eye was about290km to the south of Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelago, sustaining winds of up to60-75km per hour.
From 1am on November 5 to 1am on November 6, itwill move west-southwest at about 10km per hour and subside to a tropicaldepression with the strongest winds of some 40-60km per hour.
Between 1am and 1pm on November 6, thedepression is predicted to move mainly west-southwest at some 10km per hour, makelandfall from Quang Ngai to Khanh Hoa, and continue to weaken to a low-pressurearea.
At that time, the centre of this low-pressurearea will be in the north of the Central Highlands with the strongest winds ofless than 40km per hour.
On November 5 and 6, the south-central provincesof Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Binh Dinh are likely to record 250-350mmdownpours. Meanwhile, rainfall of 100-200mm is projected for the surroundinglocalities of Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, Kon Tum, Gia Lai, and Phu Yen.
The north-central provinces from Ha Tinh toQuang Tri will experience 100-200mm rainfall from November 5 to 7./.
The weather in northern localities is forecast to become chillier in November, with four to six cold spells expected to sweep over the region in the month, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Since late September, 235 people have been reported dead and missing by consecutive storms and floods, which have also caused an estimated economic loss of about 17 trillion VND (733.4 million USD).
Goni, the 10th storm to enter the East Sea this year, is dangerous both on the mainland and at sea, with vessels operating in the affected zones bearing high risks from gusts, said Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Mai Van Khiem.
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The movement of Storm Goni in the East Sea (Photo: National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting) 
