People in Quang Ninh breathed a sigh of relief as Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) weakened into a tropical depression, with only light rain recorded in the area.
Many people are worried that the prices of essential goods will fluctuate wildly due to Typhoon No. 9; however, the market for goods and food remains stable with no price increases.
Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) is approaching the mainland today, while Typhoon Bualoi is following closely behind, preparing to enter the East Sea, forecast to reach level 11 with gusts up to level 14.
Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) is less than 100 km from the coast of Quang Ninh province and is forecast to officially make landfall in Quang Ninh and Hai Phong within the next few hours, causing widespread heavy rain.
Forecasts indicate that Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) will make landfall in the northern part of Quang Ninh province around noon on September 25th and quickly weaken into a tropical depression.
At noon on September 25th, Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) made landfall in Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, causing strong winds of level 8, gusts of level 10, widespread heavy rain, and warnings of flash floods and landslides.
Latest news on Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9): Currently at level 9 with gusts up to level 11, 120km from Quang Ninh, the typhoon is expected to make landfall today before weakening into a tropical depression.
According to the meteorological agency, on September 25th, Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) will make landfall in Vietnam, causing heavy rain, with the heaviest rainfall occurring during today and tonight.
Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 9, forecasts indicate moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms in Hanoi from September 25th to 26th. The Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee has advised residents to limit going outdoors.
Experts have provided assessments of the intensity of Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) as it makes landfall in northern Vietnam, with key areas experiencing heavy rain and strong winds.
Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) has weakened by 4 levels after entering the East Sea and is forecast to make landfall in Vietnam tomorrow afternoon. Hanoi will also be significantly affected by this typhoon.
Noi Bai, Van Don, Cat Bi international airports and Tho Xuan, Vinh, and Dong Hoi airports are located in the area affected by Super Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9), with the risk of numerous flight delays and cancellations.
Central provinces are ready to respond to Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9), with Nghe An province banning all boats from going out to sea starting at 12 PM today (September 24).
Since entering the South China Sea, Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) has weakened by 3 levels; it is forecast that by the afternoon of September 25th, the typhoon will be over land in Quang Ninh province with gusts of wind reaching level 11.
At 4:9 AM on September 24th, the eye of Typhoon Ragasa was located in the northern South China Sea, approximately 650km east of Mong Cai (Quang Ninh province), with wind gusts exceeding level 17 and waves reaching 10 meters in height.
After more than a day in the South China Sea, Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) has weakened by two levels but remains very strong with gusts exceeding level 17. It is forecast that by the night of September 26th, this area will be hit by Typhoon Bualoi (Typhoon No. 10).
In response to Typhoon Ragasa, maintaining connectivity via telephone, radio, walkie-talkie, or satellite equipment could determine the survival of you and your family.
According to the weather forecast for September 24th, Super Typhoon Ragasa is rapidly weakening and heading towards the mainland of Vietnam, causing widespread heavy rain in the North, Thanh Hoa - Nghe An.
The Prime Minister requested that the most accurate forecasts and information be provided regarding the development and impact of Super Typhoon Ragasa, and that warnings be issued about the worst-case scenarios to enable proactive response.
On September 25th, Super Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) will make landfall in the Quang Ninh - Hai Phong area with a strength of level 9-10, gusting to level 12, causing intense heavy rain.
The meteorological agency has released its latest bulletin forecasting the intensity and trajectory of Super Typhoon Ragasa after nearly a day of "raging" in the South China Sea, and predicting the time the typhoon will make landfall in Vietnam.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized that Typhoon Ragasa has strong winds, is moving rapidly, and has a complex trajectory. Although the typhoon may weaken, complacency must be absolutely avoided.
Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9) will directly affect Quang Ninh province from September 25th, and the Provincial Civil Defense Command has implemented a series of urgent response measures.
To handle the situations arising from Typhoon No. 9's landfall, Quang Ninh province mobilized more than 3.000 officials and soldiers along with hundreds of vehicles for rescue and relief operations.
Forecasts indicate that from the night of September 24th to September 26th, Typhoon Ragasa will make landfall in Quang Ninh and Thanh Hoa provinces, bringing gusts of wind up to level 12, heavy rainfall of 100-400mm, and a risk of flash floods and landslides.