HCMC – Typhoon Trami, the sixth tropical storm to hit Vietnam this year, is expected to make landfall on the central coast later today, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region.
As of 7 a.m. on October 27, the storm’s eye was located 95 kilometers east-northeast of Danang City, according to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting.
The typhoon has weakened slightly with sustained winds of 75-88 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 110 kilometers per hour. It is rapidly approaching the area from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai provinces.
By late afternoon or evening, the typhoon is forecast to weaken into a tropical depression. Unlike typical typhoons that move deep inland, Trami is likely to move back out into the East Sea after making landfall, prolonging heavy rain and strong winds until late tonight, said Mai Van Khiem, director of the National Hydro-Meteorological Forecast Center.
Khiem warned that the typhoon’s unusual trajectory and the influence of other weather systems have made it difficult to predict its exact path and intensity. The combination of heavy rainfall and strong winds could lead to significant flooding, landslides, and storm surges, particularly in mountainous areas and low-lying coastal regions.
Authorities in the affected provinces have issued warnings and are urging residents to take precautions, including securing their homes, staying indoors, and avoiding unnecessary travel.
Local governments have deployed emergency response teams and are working to evacuate people from high-risk areas.
While the direct impact of typhoon Trami was felt primarily in central Vietnam, its outer bands brought rainfall to HCMC and surrounding provinces. The sudden downpours began early this morning, dumping heavy rain on several districts in the city, including Cu Chi, Hoc Mon, and Phu Nhuan.
