Typhoon Matmo intensifies, downpours forecast for northern region of Vietnam


The location and forecast trajectory of Typhoon Matmo as of 4pm on Saturday. - Photo: VNA/VNS

HANOI: Typhoon Matmo is moving north-northwest with a maximum sustained wind speed of 133km/h with level-15 gusts (167-183km/h).

As of 4pm on Saturday (Oct 4), the storm is approximately 290km northeast of Hoang Sa Special Administrative Zone (Spratly Islands). It is the 11th storm to enter the East Sea this year.

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