Tropical depression appears about to strengthen into a storm entering the East Sea

Map of forecast trajectory and intensity of tropical depression issued at 2:00 p.m. October 17, 2025. (Source: National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting)

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. on October 17, the center of the tropical depression was located at about 13.5 degrees north latitude; 130.2 degrees east longitude, in the sea east of the central Philippines. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression was level 7 (50-61 km/h), gusting to level 9. Moving west at a speed of 20-25 km/h.

It is forecasted that by 1pm tomorrow (October 18), the tropical depression will move westward at a speed of 20-25km/hour. The center of the tropical depression will be at about 13.4 degrees north latitude; 124.8 degrees east longitude, in the sea east of the central Philippines. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression will be at level 8, gusting to level 10 and is likely to strengthen into a storm.

At 1 p.m. on October 19, the storm moved west-northwest at about 20-25 km/hour. The center of the storm was at about 15.6 degrees north latitude; 120.6 degrees east longitude, above Luzon Island, Philippines. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression was level 8, gusting to level 10. Natural disaster risk: Level 3 in the eastern sea area of the northern East Sea.

In the next 48 to 72 hours, the storm will move mainly in the west-northwest direction, traveling 20-25km per hour, entering the East Sea and is likely to strengthen.

Due to the influence of the tropical depression, at sea, from October 19, the sea area east of the northern East Sea will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7; near the storm center, winds will be level 8, gusting to level 10, waves 2.5-4.5m high. The sea will be rough.

The meteorological agency warned that between October 20 and 22, the northern East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) may be affected by strong winds of level 9-11, gusting to level 14.

Vessels operating in the above mentioned dangerous areas are susceptible to the impact of storms, whirlwinds , strong winds and large waves.

According to meteorological experts, although the intensity of this storm is not too strong, due to the combination of bad weather patterns, it can cause many risks of rain and floods in the central provinces and ships operating in the East Sea.

According to Nhan Dan Newspaper

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