Country: Viet Nam Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Vietnam Red Cross Society Please refer to the attached file. Description Storm Narra, the fourth to hit the East Sea this year, brought strong winds and heavy rains to northern Việt Nam early on August 22, with some areas forecast to receive more than 500mm of rain as the storm moves slowly over the northern waters of the East Sea. According to the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, early on August 22, strong winds of level eight (62-74 km/h), with gusts up to level nine, were recorded at Bạch Long Vĩ special zone in Hải Phòng city, while winds reached level six, with gusts up to level nine, in Cô Tô special zone in Quảng Ninh province. At 4am, the storm’s centre was about 130km northeast of Bạch Long Vĩ. The strongest winds near the centre were at level eight, with gusts up to level ten. The storm was moving slowly northward at about 3km per hour. Forecasters said that early on August 23, the storm is expected to turn southward and move at around 3km per hour. Its centre is forecast to be about 170km east of Hải Phòng and 70km northeast of Bạch Long Vĩ. Areas likely to be affected include the Gulf of Tonkin, particularly Bạch Long Vĩ, Vân Đồn, Cô Tô and Cát Hải special zones, as well as Hòn Dấu island. The storm is predicted to cause widespread rain across the northern region on August 22, especially during the night, with moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally accompanied by torrential downpours. Quảng Ninh is forecast to experience particularly heavy to torrential rain. From August 22 through the night of August 23, northeastern provinces, southern Phú Thọ province and Thanh Hoá province are expected to receive 70-150mm of rain, with some areas receiving more than 300mm. Quảng Ninh could see 200-300mm, with some areas receiving more than 500mm. Lạng Sơn, Bắc Ninh and Hải Phòng are forecast to receive 150-250mm, with several areas recording more than 400mm. Rainfall could be particularly intense, exceeding 120mm in three hours, posing a risk of flash floods, inundation and landslides in vulnerable areas. The rain is expected to persist through August 24 Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by Federation General Damage/Needs assessment Summary IFRC Bangkok office is closely monitoring the development of Typhoon No. 4 and maintaining coordination with VNRC to support preparedness and response efforts. IFRC is providing technical and coordination support to VNRC, including monitoring the evolving situation, supporting risk analysis and response planning, and facilitating access to relevant preparedness and response mechanisms should the situation escalate. Actions taken by National Society General Damage/Needs assessment Summary VNRC is closely monitoring the development of Typhoon No. 4 and coordinating with relevant authorities and local Red Cross branches to strengthen preparedness and readiness for potential impacts. Local Red Cross branches are reviewing response arrangements, mobilising available resources and preparing to support vulnerable communities, particularly in areas at risk of storm and flooding. This is in line with VNRC’s increasing focus on proactive preparedness and anticipatory action based on forecast information. Actions taken by others Yesterday, the Vietnamese Prime Minister issued an official dispatch directing ministries, sectors and local authorities to continue closely monitoring the development of the storm, heavy rains and flooding, while proactively implementing measures to respond to and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. Local authorities are required to ensure the safety of vessels, particularly in the Gulf of Tonkin; review and evacuate people from areas at risk of deep flooding, flash floods and landslides; and regulate traffic at flooded crossings and on roads at risk of landslides. The Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security are to stand ready to deploy forces to support local authorities upon request, while the Ministry of Construction is to coordinate efforts to restore transport routes affected by landslides and isolation. In Nghe An Province, authorities are urgently repairing damaged infrastructure, schools and temporary bridges washed away by floods to ensure safe access for local residents and students ahead of the new school year.
Viet Nam: VNM: Cyclone – 08-2026 – Typhoon Narra (2026-08-22)
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