Typhoon Kalmaegi to hit central Vietnam on early November 7
By 1:00 am on November 7, the typhoon is predicted to make landfall along the coast from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak, sustaining winds at Level 12 with gusts up to Level 15.
By 1:00 am on November 7, the typhoon is predicted to make landfall along the coast from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak, sustaining winds at Level 12 with gusts up to Level 15.
Typhoon Fengshen, the 12th storm to enter in the East Sea so far this year, has changed its direction and is likely to strengthen, though its current intensity remains stable, showed data from the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
As of the afternoon of October 28, several communes and wards in Da Nang were submerged after consecutive days of heavy rain, with more than 65,000 households affected.
Typhoon Kalmaegi has intensified as it is moving rapidly towards the central East Sea, bringing the risk of strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves to Vietnam’s central region in the coming days.
Kalmaegi is a strong and fast-moving storm with a broad circulation, with a track and pattern of impact similar to Typhoon Damrey (2017) and Typhoon Molave (2020).
Vietnam Airlines has announced the adjustment of its flight schedule in the central cities of Hue and Da Nang on October 22 and 23 due to the impact of Storm Fengshen, the 12th storm entering the East Sea so far this year.
As Typhoon Kalmaegi is expected to enter the East Sea on the morning of November 5, with sustained winds of level 13–14 and gusts reaching level 17, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered ministries, sectors, and local authorities to implement the highest-level response measures to protect lives and minimise damage.
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From late October 26 to the early hours of October 27, areas stretching from Hue city to Quang Ngai province experienced heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with some places recording over 100mm. The Bach Ma station in Hue measured 119.8mm, while the Rach Bun station in Dong Thap recorded 165.8mm.
Storm Fengshen has continued to change its moving direction, causing strong winds and high waves in the northern part of the East Sea, seriously affecting vessels operating in this area.
In recent days, heavy and prolonged rains have hit Da Nang, causing water from upstream to rise rapidly and flood rivers running through residential areas in the former Hoi An ward of the city. Many streets in the area have been deeply inundated.
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Heavy rain in the central region may persist until the end of October, with high risks of flash floods, landslides in mountainous areas, and flooding in low-lying and urban zones.
By 7 a.m. on November 7, the storm is expected to continue moving west-northwest, make landfall, and weaken into a tropical depression over southern Laos.
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To mitigate risks, the CAAV ordered all aviation units to maintain round-the-clock emergency duty and strictly comply with procedures for responding to tropical storms.
Continuous downpours from November 16–17 inundated several parts of Hue City, including Quang Dien, Kim Tra, and Phong Dien. Meanwhile, floodwaters on the Huong River at Kim Long rose to 2.64 meters — about 0.64 meters above warning level 2 — causing riverside flooding and affecting the city center.