Tropical Storm Vicente (2005)
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Tropical Storm Vicente (international designation: 0516; JTWC
designation: 16W) was a short lived but deadly tropical storm which caused severe flooding in Vietnam and Thailand.
on the morning of September 16. It reached Tropical Storm strength overnight local time and was named Vicente, a Chamorro male name. Shortly after forming, Vicente interacted with a tropical disturbance west of Luzon and made a cyclonic loop. Vicente then absorbed the disturbance before passing just south of Hainan Island. Eventually, Vicente tracked into the Vietnam coast northwest of Huế
on September 18 and gradually dissipated.
issued a standby signal No.1 as the outer bands
of Vicente brought showers and thunderstorms to Hong Kong
. The signal was dropped the next day as the storm moved away from Hong Kong. Red flags were hoisted at numerous beaches due to the rough seas.
, about 2,000 water pumps and 1.7 million sandbags were sent to prevent significant flooding and to minimize the flooding from nearby rivers. Large forklift trucks were sent to ten stations set up around the city to assist any large trucks which might run into trouble during the storm. An additional 130 smaller forklifts were provided to assist smaller vehicles. A total of 7 million sandbags were stockpiled for use around the country.
, notably peaking at 310 mm (12.2 in) in Son La
, 198 mm (7.7 in) in Tam Đảo
, and 164 mm (6.4 in) in Hoa Binh
. Upwards of 150 mm (5.9 in) fell within 30 hours in northern areas of the county. The rains led to increased water levels in the Thao River, which threatened to overflow and flood several villages. In Thanh Hoa Province, an estimated 1,600 homes collapsed and 9,700 dykes were damaged. Large expanses of rice fields were submerged in floodwaters. In Ha Tinh Province, a total of 3,500 homes were submerged by floodwaters and an additional 450 residences were evacuated. An additional 3,000 homes were damaged and 250 were destroyed in other areas throughout Vietnam. A landslide in Yên Bái Province
killed three people and injured five others. Flooding destroyed a bridge in Duong Quy and inundated a newly built school. A boy in Quynh Luu
was killed when a tree, knocked down by the storm, fell on him. A total of 40,000 hectares (98,842 acres) of farmland was lost due to the storm. Damages totaled to ₫55 billion ($3.48 million USD
). In all, at least 20 people were killed by the storm.
. One reservoir, which has a maximum capacity of 8 million cubic metres (282.5 million cubic feet), contained only 312,000 cubic metres (11 million cubic feet) of water. Following the storm, the reservoir gained 288,000 cubic metres (10.1 million cubic feet) of water. At least seven homes were inundated with mud due to the rains in Soi Siang Tai.
Joint Typhoon Warning Center
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designation: 16W) was a short lived but deadly tropical storm which caused severe flooding in Vietnam and Thailand.
Meteorological history
Tropical Depression 16W formed 205 nautical miles (375 km) east-southeast of Dong Tac, VietnamVietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
on the morning of September 16. It reached Tropical Storm strength overnight local time and was named Vicente, a Chamorro male name. Shortly after forming, Vicente interacted with a tropical disturbance west of Luzon and made a cyclonic loop. Vicente then absorbed the disturbance before passing just south of Hainan Island. Eventually, Vicente tracked into the Vietnam coast northwest of Huế
Hue
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on September 18 and gradually dissipated.
China
On September 17, the Hong Kong ObservatoryHong Kong Observatory
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issued a standby signal No.1 as the outer bands
Rainband
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of Vicente brought showers and thunderstorms to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The signal was dropped the next day as the storm moved away from Hong Kong. Red flags were hoisted at numerous beaches due to the rough seas.
Vietnam
Ahead of the storm, about 9,000 residents evacuated inland while others worked to protect the thousands of dykes along the shore.Thailand
In anticipation of severe flooding in the capital city of BangkokBangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, about 2,000 water pumps and 1.7 million sandbags were sent to prevent significant flooding and to minimize the flooding from nearby rivers. Large forklift trucks were sent to ten stations set up around the city to assist any large trucks which might run into trouble during the storm. An additional 130 smaller forklifts were provided to assist smaller vehicles. A total of 7 million sandbags were stockpiled for use around the country.
China
Tropical Storm Vicente brought showers and thunderstorms to southern China but had little impact. Rough seas produced by the storm caused the drownings of two swimmers in Ham Tin Wan of Sai Kung. The lowest pressure recorded was 1010.4 hPa (mbar) on September 17. The rough seas also led to a Chinese ship striking a reef. All 17 crew members were rescued.Vietnam
Vicente dropped heavy rains throughout VietnamVietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
, notably peaking at 310 mm (12.2 in) in Son La
Son La
Sơn La is a city in northwestern Vietnam. It is the capital of the Son La province....
, 198 mm (7.7 in) in Tam Đảo
Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc
Tam Đảo is a rural district of Vinh Phuc province in the Red River Delta region of northern Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 65,812. The district covers an area of 236 km². The district capital lies at Tam Dao....
, and 164 mm (6.4 in) in Hoa Binh
Hòa Bình, Hòa Binh
Hòa Bình is a township and town and capital of Hòa Bình District, Bạc Liêu Province, in south-western Vietnam....
. Upwards of 150 mm (5.9 in) fell within 30 hours in northern areas of the county. The rains led to increased water levels in the Thao River, which threatened to overflow and flood several villages. In Thanh Hoa Province, an estimated 1,600 homes collapsed and 9,700 dykes were damaged. Large expanses of rice fields were submerged in floodwaters. In Ha Tinh Province, a total of 3,500 homes were submerged by floodwaters and an additional 450 residences were evacuated. An additional 3,000 homes were damaged and 250 were destroyed in other areas throughout Vietnam. A landslide in Yên Bái Province
Yen Bai Province
Yên Bái is an agricultural-based province located in Tay Bac, the northern part of northern-central Vietnam. It shares borders with five provinces which are Lao Cai province, Lai Chau province, Son La province, Tuyen Quang province, and Phu Tho province...
killed three people and injured five others. Flooding destroyed a bridge in Duong Quy and inundated a newly built school. A boy in Quynh Luu
Quynh Luu
Quỳnh Lưu is a rural district of Nghe An Province, in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 353,650. The district covers an area of 609 km². The district capital lies at Cau Giat.-References:...
was killed when a tree, knocked down by the storm, fell on him. A total of 40,000 hectares (98,842 acres) of farmland was lost due to the storm. Damages totaled to ₫55 billion ($3.48 million USD
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). In all, at least 20 people were killed by the storm.
Thailand
The remnants of Vicente dropped heavy rains over the drought-stricken areas of ThailandThailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. One reservoir, which has a maximum capacity of 8 million cubic metres (282.5 million cubic feet), contained only 312,000 cubic metres (11 million cubic feet) of water. Following the storm, the reservoir gained 288,000 cubic metres (10.1 million cubic feet) of water. At least seven homes were inundated with mud due to the rains in Soi Siang Tai.