Typhoon Melor on early December 16 entered the East Sea to become the fifth storm hitting Viet Nam so far this year, after traversing the central Philippines, said the National Centre for Hydrometereological Forecasting.

It is forecast to move southwest at a speed of 5-10 km per hour in the next 24 hours.

By 7am of December 17, its centre will be 510 km east-northeast of Song Tu Tay island with a maximum wind speed near the centre of about 60-90 km per hour. It is predicted to bring strong winds, 3m to 5m high waves and rough seas in the eastern part of the East Sea.

Typhoon Melor entered the East Sea on early December 16

On December 17, the tropical storm is forecast to move southwest at a speed of 25 km per hour, heading to Truong Sa archipelago. By 7am on December 18, its centre is likely to hit Truong Sa archipelago with a maximum wind speed near the centre will be about 60-75 km per hour.

The Central Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control on December 15 asked authorities of coastal localities from Da Nang to Ca Mau Province, and relevant ministries to brace for tropical storm Melor.

(Source: VNA)