Storm Trami Hits Central Vietnam, Raising Flooding Concerns and Disrupting Transport

Storm Trami made landfall in central Vietnam on Sunday, prompting warnings from authorities about severe flooding risks from the storm’s heavy rains. Vietnam, with an extensive coastline, frequently endures intense storms and flooding, which can lead to significant casualties and destruction.

The country’s national weather forecast agency reported that areas between Quang Binh and Quang Nam provinces could see up to 60 cm (23.62 inches) of rainfall through Sunday and Monday.

“The risks of floods are high at urban areas from Ha Tinh to Binh Dinh provinces,” the agency cautioned. The Central Highlands, an important coffee-producing region, is also expected to face heavy rain.

Trami’s winds reached speeds of up to 88 kph (54.68 mph) as it approached Danang, positioning itself about 65 kilometres (40.39 miles) northeast of the city at 9:00 a.m. local time (0300 WAT) on Sunday.

As a safety measure, four airports in central Vietnam temporarily suspended operations, including Danang’s international airport, which closed from 6:00 a.m. on Sunday to 4:00 a.m. on Monday, as confirmed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

State media reported that the storm’s intense winds uprooted trees and tore down advertisement boards in Danang. Last month, Typhoon Yagi struck northern Vietnam, causing deadly floods that resulted in over 300 fatalities and more than $3.3 billion in property losses, highlighting the high toll such storms can impose.

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