Storm Usagi hit the mainland in Vietnam

In the early afternoon of November 25, 2018, storm Usagi weakened into the tropical depression, then into a low-temperature zone and approached the south-central and southern Vietnam, with unleashing winds at 60 to 90km per hour and gust at up to 130km an hour.

Usagi, which is considered as the ninth storm to hit Vietnam this year, has made its circulation, combined with an enhanced cold front. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting, it was anticipated to bring heavy downpours to provinces in south-central and southern Vietnam from November 25- 27.

Storm Usagi has hit Ho Chi Minh City with showers in this city. The local administration has encouraged residents to stay indoors. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province was battered by torrential rains and strong gusts that is flooding many streets and breaking lots of trees, paralyzing the traffic system of the city. Nha Trang, Cam Ranh, and Khanh Hoa Provinces have also suffered from the same situation.

The photograph courtesy of VN Express Online