East Sea tropical depression unlikely to become typhoon, poses little threat to Vietnam

A tropical depression currently located east of the northern East Sea is moving northeast at a moderate pace and is not expected to intensify into a typhoon. As of 7 a.m. on June 4, the storm's center was positioned approximately 500 km east-northeast of the Hoang Sa (Paracel Islands), with maximum sustained winds near the center at level 6 (39-49 km/h), gusting to level 8.

The depression is forecast to maintain its course and speed of around 20 km/h over the next 24 hours, with little chance of strengthening. By the morning of June 5, it is expected to be in the northeastern part of the northern East Sea, still maintaining level 6 winds. The system is projected to continue its northeast trajectory towards the waters northeast of Taiwan (China) throughout June 5 and 6, with no change in intensity. By June 6, it is anticipated to weaken into a low-pressure area.

This tropical depression poses little threat to Vietnam's mainland. However, its influence will cause strong winds, level 6 with gusts to level 8, and waves of 2-4 meters in the eastern waters of the northern East Sea. Similar conditions, including level 6 winds with gusts to level 7-8 and waves of 2-4 meters, are expected in the central East Sea, the waters from Khanh Hoa to Lam Dong, and the northern part of the southern East Sea, including the northern Spratly Islands.

Maritime activities in these hazardous areas are at risk from thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves. Meanwhile, parts of northern and southern Vietnam are expected to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. Northern Vietnam faces heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 35-36°C, and some areas exceeding 37°C. Central Vietnam, from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri, will experience intense heat, with temperatures between 37-39°C, and some areas above 39°C. The rain and thunderstorms carry the risk of localized flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding.