Tropical Storm Koguma
Indochina | |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2021 Pacific typhoon season |
Tropical Storm Koguma was a weak
Koguma caused widespread floods in Vietnam and Laos, being influenced by the prevailing
Meteorological history
At 8:30 UTC on June 10, the
Preparations
Vietnam
As Koguma approached Vietnam from the Gulf of Tonkin, the city of Thái Bình ordered the suspension of fishing activities in the area due to the forecasted rough waters from the storm.[16] Many farmers in the place also hurried to harvest the spring rice crops to prevent them from being destroyed and flooded.[16] The People's Committee of the city, on the other hand, urged the individuals in the area to cut the trees that would disrupt major roadways and put support on their houses, warehouses, schools, hospitals, aquaculture and fishing farms to prevent any damages.[16] Evacuations in the area and its nearby cities and provinces were also ordered.[16] Moderate to heavy rainfall were also expected in the northern portions of the country, with 50-120 mm (2 - 4 in) of rain being forecasted in these areas, including Hanoi.[17][18][19] In addition, the country's capital also prepared a flood response plan inland and informed 54,673 vehicles in the sea of possible impacts from Koguma.[20]
Elsewhere
At 13:00 UTC on June 11, the
Impact
Vietnam
Koguma caused heavy downpours across northern Vietnam.
A tornado swept through An Vu commune in the rural district of
Laos
Despite Koguma dissipating over Vietnam, the remnants of the storm reached Laos, causing numerous landslides and floods.
Notes
- ^ The Joint Typhoon Warning Center is a joint United States Navy – United States Air Force task force that issues tropical cyclone warnings for the western Pacific Ocean and other regions.[1]
- Regional Specialized Meteorological Centerfor the western Pacific Ocean.
See also
- Weather of 2021
- Tropical cyclones in 2021
- Tropical Storm Zita (1997) – A short-lived tropical cyclone that killed seven people throughout southern China in August 1997.
- Tropical Storm Bebinca (2013) – A tropical cyclone brought minor damage in China and Vietnam, causing a death.
- Tropical Storm Sinlaku (2020) – A weak but deadly tropical cyclone that impacted Vietnam, Thailand and Laos in August 2020.
- Tropical Storm Nangka (2020) – the 4th wettest tropical cyclone on record.
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Meanwhile, a monsoon trough is affecting the entire country.
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External links
- JMA General Information of Tropical Storm Koguma (2104) from Digital Typhoon
- JMA Best Track Data of Tropical Storm Koguma (2104) (Date Released August 28)
- JMA Best Track Data (Graphics) of Tropical Storm Koguma (2104)
- JTWC Best Track Data of Tropical Storm 05W (Koguma)
- 05W.KOGUMA from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory