According to the Central Meteorological Administration, the tropical depression located east of the Philippines has intensified into Typhoon Trami, the 20th typhoon of the year, as of early this morning, October 22. The typhoon, categorized as a tropical storm, is named “Trami,” derived from Vietnamese, meaning a type of tree in the rose family. At 5 a.m., its center was about 720 kilometers east of Manila, Philippines, located at 13.6° N latitude and 127.6° E longitude. The maximum wind speed near the center is recorded at force 8 (18 meters per second), with a minimum central pressure of 998 hPa and a radius of the 7-level wind circle ranging from 120 to 260 kilometers.
Meteorologists predict that Typhoon Trami will proceed northwest at a speed of 10 to 15 kilometers per hour, gradually intensifying as it approaches the eastern coast of Luzon Island in the Philippines.
In addition, due to the combined effects of the southward cold air and Typhoon Trami, the next five days are expected to bring strong winds across various regions, including the Bashi Channel, the waters east of Taiwan, the Taiwan Strait, much of the South China Sea, the Gulf of Tonkin, the Qiongzhou Strait, as well as the coastal areas of Taiwan and South China. Mariners are advised to exercise caution for their safety during this period.
