Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines – Tropical Cyclone Usagi (Thirtythree) Update (GDACS, JTWC, JMA, NCHMF, DSWD, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 23 November 2018)

Tropical cyclone USAGI (previously named THIRTYTHREE), continued moving westward over the South China Sea toward southeastern Vietnam, strengthening.

Over the next 24 hours, USAGI is forecast to continue moving westward over the sea toward coastal areas of southeastern Vietnam, strenghtening. It could make landfall close to Vung Tau town on 24 November late in the afternoon (UTC) as a tropical storm, with a maximum sustained winds of 74-93 km/h.

Heavy rainfalls, strong winds and thunderstorms could affect South Central Coast, Central Highlands, South East and northern Mekong Delta Regions of Vietnam on 24-25 November. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Vietnam's South East Region (source: NCHMF).

In the Philippines, according to media, as of 23 November at 8.00 UTC, one person was reported dead in Magsaysay village (Palapag Municipality, Northern Samar Province, Eastern Visayas Region) due to floods triggered by heavy rainfalls. In addition, national authorities reported 61 574 people affected in 128 municipalities across Samar Island (Eastern Visayas Region) and southern Bicol Region.