More typhoons forecast off Vietnam coast this month

According to the ministry, the storms will be developed in the South China Sea, known in Vietnam as the East Sea, and are likely to affect the northern and north-central regions of Vietnam.

The ministry also warned of heightened flooding risks for central Vietnam in October and November.

Meteorological agencies predict continued heavy rainfall across Vietnam in the coming weeks. The rainy season is expected to begin in central Vietnam by mid-September, with northern regions potentially experiencing up to 40% more rainfall than the seasonal average. Rainfall in the northern and north-central regions could be up to 30% above the average in previous years.

So far this year, three storms have made their way through the South China Sea. The most recent, typhoon Yagi, made landfall in Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay, on Sept. 7, triggering floods and landslides that have killed at least 292 people, leaving 38 others missing and 73,000 homes damaged in northern Vietnam.

In a May forecast, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicted up to 13 storms and tropical depressions in the South China Sea this year, with 5-7 of them likely to impact Vietnam, primarily between September and November.

This week, northern Vietnam is expected to experience minimal rainfall. However, certain areas, particularly Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Quang Ninh, and Hai Phong, may see rainfall of up to 50 mm until Tuesday.

"Even as rains subside, landslide risks remain high, especially on the slopes of mountainous regions in the north, including Lao Cai, Yen Bai, and Cao Bang," the ministry stated.

Floodwaters in the Red River are slowly receding.