Storm Trami moves toward central Vietnam today bringing high-speed winds that cause wide-spread disruption in the region. The weather-system (packing winds up to 88 kph) positions itself near the coast: about 65 km north-east from Danang
The national weather-forecast center points to serious flood-risks in multiple areas. Rainfall measurements could hit 60 cm in provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam during oct 27-28; the Central Highlands coffee-growing region also expects heavy downpour
Four air-hubs had to stop operations due to the weather conditions. The Danang international air-port shut its doors from early morning oct 27 until next day 4am. Local news sources tell about trees and sign-boards getting knocked down by strong winds in the city
The storm hits just weeks after Typhoon Yagi left its mark on northern Vietnam - a disaster that took over 300 lives and resulted in $3‚3 billion worth of damage. The countryʼs long shore-line makes it prone to such weather events that often bring destruction
- Ha Tinh province
- Quang Binh region
- Quang Nam area
- Binh Dinh district
- Central Highlands zone