Crisis Management for a Conflict with North Korea

Vietnam Net - E | English | News | Dec. 1, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events

As of November 29, an unusual tropical depression is located in the southwestern part of the southern East Sea, moving east-northeast at about 15 km/h with wind speeds of level 6 to 7 and gusts up to level 9. This depression originated from Typhoon Senyar, a rare storm formed in the Strait of Malacca, which is only the second recorded storm to develop there since 2001. This tropical depression is notable for moving eastward at low latitudes, which is highly uncommon, and it is forecasted to pass offshore from the southern to south-central provinces without directly impacting the mainland before weakening by December 1.

Typhoon Koto remains stalled in the central East Sea as of November 29, with sustained winds of level 9 to 10 and gusts reaching level 13. The typhoon is drifting north slowly and is expected to linger in the area for three to four days, changing direction daily while gradually weakening. By December 2–3, Koto will approach offshore areas near Gia Lai and Dak Lak, weakening into a tropical depression and then a low-pressure zone, with wind speeds dropping to level 8 and gusts up to level 10 during this period.

Due to the simultaneous presence of Typhoon Koto and the rare tropical depression, dangerous sea conditions have developed in several zones. From November 30 onwards, the northwestern central East Sea could experience level 7 to 10 winds with waves reaching up to 6–8 meters, while the southwestern southern East Sea and nearby coastal waters face strong winds and rough seas. A Level 3 disaster risk alert has been issued for these two marine zones, indicating high risk for vessels due to strong winds, thunderstorms, and dangerous swells. The general sea risk remains at Level 2 across the broader area.