What are typhoons in Vietnam
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Vietnam lies along the western edge of the Northwest Pacific typhoon basin. Tropical cyclones there are often referred to as typhoons.
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The typhoon / tropical cyclone season typically runs from June to November, with September and October being especially active.
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Vietnam is vulnerable because of its long coastline facing the South China Sea. Storms bring high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, flooding, landslides, and damage to infrastructure, agriculture, houses, etc. Watch here:
There are about 11-13 tropical cyclones that enter the South China Sea each year in the region.Of those, about Frequency tends to be higher in the northern-central coastal provinces, such as Quảng Ninh to Thanh Hóa.
nomic damage from typhoons has increased over time, likely due to development in vulnerable areas, population exposure, and possibly intensification of storms.
