Storm Saudel heads toward Vietnam, heavy rain expected
VOV.VN - Storm Saudel, which has gained strength overnight October 22, is heading toward central Vietnam and is expected to bring heavy rain to the region this weekend.
At around 10.00am October 22 Saudel, the eighth tropical storm to hit the East Sea this year, was located about 390km east of the Hoang Sa archipelago, packing winds of 100-115kph near its eye.
In the next 24-48 hours, the storm is moving west and north-west at speeds of 10-15kmph and is forecast to strengthen further.
In the following 72 to 96 hours, Saudel is anticipated to move west at speeds of between 20-25km and make landfall shortly afterwards.
Weather forecasters have warned residents living along the central coast to prepare for high waves and possible flooding again.
The previous two storm, Noul and Nangka battered central Vietnam about two weeks ago, triggering flashfloods and landslides in low-lying and mountainous areas. The natural disasters have so far left more than 100 dead and dozens missing.