Five Provinces Face Flood, Landslide Risk After Typhoon No. 1 Rainfall

Five provinces in northeastern North Korea face a high risk of flash floods and landslides as Typhoon No. 1 (Maysak) continues to bring heavy rainfall. Some areas could see over 200 mm of rain.

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The typhoon's center is located over southern Guangxi, China.

The national meteorological center reported that the typhoon's eye was over southern Guangxi, China, at 7 a.m. on July 5. It is moving north-northeast at 5-10 km/h, with winds near the center reaching force 8, gusting to force 10.

Areas in Lai Châu, Sơn La, Điện Biên, Lào Cai, and Quảng Ninh have experienced moderate to heavy rainfall in the past six hours. Soil moisture levels in these regions are already high, with some areas reaching saturation. The forecast for the morning indicates continued rain, with accumulated rainfall expected to be between 10-20 mm in Lai Châu, Lào Cai, and Quảng Ninh, and 20-40 mm in Điện Biên and Sơn La. Some areas may exceed these amounts.

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The typhoon's center is located over southern Guangxi, China.

The typhoon previously impacted the coastal areas of Quảng Ninh for over two hours, causing strong winds. Cửa Ông recorded winds of force 8, gusting to force 9. Bạch Long Vĩ experienced winds of force 9, gusting to force 11. Móng Cái saw winds of force 9, gusting to force 12, with waves reaching 2.25 meters.

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The typhoon's center is located over southern Guangxi, China.