A
tropical low pressure zone is now centered 240 kilometers east off Khanh Hoa –
Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces’ coast, 9.7-10.7 degrees latitude north and
110.1-111.1 degrees longitude east on December 13.

According to the National
Hydro Meteorological
Forecasting Center,
the winds near the system’s eye have peaked to Category 6 (39-49 kilometers an
hour).

In the next 24 hours, the tropical depression will move
westward at a speed of 5-10 kilometers an hour, the center stated.

Consequently, the system will move closer to the southern
coast. That is, 110 kilometer east off Ninh Thuan to Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces.

Because of this tropical depression, the waters off Binh
Dinh to Ca Mau will become rough, as strong winds affect costal areas.

Meanwhile, a cold front will move south and will affect
northern Vietnam
by tomorrow morning.

The cold front will cause scattered rains to develop in the
north and medium to heavy rain in the central region. The sea will be rough. In
conclusion, it will be very cold in the northern mountain areas.

Source: SGGP