Central Vietnam Continues to Experience Heavy Rainfall

From November 17 to 21, influenced by the easterly airflow, parts of central Vietnam and northern Malay Peninsula will experience accumulated rainfall ranging from 100 to 180 mm, with some areas receiving 200 to 300 mm and localized totals exceeding 400 mm (Figure 1). Coastal regions in Da Nang City, Quang Ngai Province, Gia Lai Province, and Dak Lak Province in Vietnam will face heavy downpours (Figure 2). Most of these regions will also be accompanied by strong winds of 4 to 6 on the Beaufort scale, with gusts reaching 7 to 8, and locally as high as 9 to 10 (Figure 3). Additionally, affected by a tropical low-pressure system, southern India and Sri Lanka will see moderate to heavy rain, with localized heavy rain or intense downpours. Attention should be given to the adverse impacts of the strong winds and rain on local power facilities, transportation, and other sectors, as well as the prevention of secondary disasters such as flooding, landslides, and mudslides that may be triggered by the heavy rainfall.

Figure 1 Accumulated Precipitation from 08:00 on November 17 to 08:00 on November 22 (Unit: mm)

Figure 2 Precipitation Pattern at 08:00 (Beijing Time, same below) on November 20

Figure 3 Maximum Gust Wind Speed in 6 Hours at 08:00 on November 19 (Unit: m/s)

                     Author: Min Ying                              Reviewer: Guan Yue

English reviewer:Wang Yi                                                                       Issue approver:Dai Kan