Super Typhoon Dolphin is making headlines as it continues to churn in the northwest Pacific, boasting a strength level of 17 and wind speeds that could reach 220 km/h. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported on July 30 that the typhoon is located nearly 5,000 km east of Luzon, Philippines, and is expected to influence weather conditions in Vietnam's waters.

Over the next 1-3 days, the typhoon is projected to move primarily in a west-northwest direction at about 20 km/h before shifting towards the west, heading towards the Fujian and Zhejiang regions of China. Meteorological agencies have indicated that while current forecasts do not show signs of Super Typhoon Dolphin entering the East Sea, its intense circulation could still enhance wind conditions in the area.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the typhoon may strengthen further, potentially reaching wind speeds of 216 km/h, while the U.S. Navy's forecasts suggest it could peak at nearly 270 km/h. Despite these predictions, international meteorological agencies agree that the typhoon is unlikely to make landfall in the East Sea.

From now until around August 5, as the typhoon approaches northern Taiwan, it is expected to draw in southwest monsoon winds, resulting in stronger winds across the southern East Sea. By August 6-7, the southwest winds in the northern, central, and southern parts of the East Sea, including the Paracel and Spratly Islands, could reach levels of 6-7, with wave heights of 2-4 meters, leading to rough seas.

This year has seen a series of powerful storms in the northwest Pacific, with two typhoons, Maysak and Noul, recorded in the East Sea. Typhoon Maysak, which occurred in early July, did not result in any casualties but caused significant damage, including 96 roofs being blown off and 13 boats drifting or sinking, affecting approximately 1,100 hectares of aquaculture, with total damages estimated at around 20 billion VND.

Forecasts for this year's typhoon season suggest that the number of storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea will be around or slightly below the long-term average. However, the storms that do occur may be strong, with complex trajectories, posing risks of strong winds at sea, heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides in various regions.