VOV.VN - Over the past 24 hours, typhoon Koto that has moved into the East Sea and is heading toward central Vietnam has intensified by four levels, becoming one of the fastest-strengthening and most dangerous storms of the year.

Storm Koto, the 15th to form in the East Sea this year, has taken shape with an unpredictable trajectory, requiring close monitoring, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha stressed while chairing an online meeting with leaders of provinces and cities regarding emergency response efforts to the 15th storm.

VOV.VN - On the morning of November 26, the center of storm Koto (known in Vietnam as storm No. 15) was located at approximately 12.3°N latitude and 118.3°E longitude, about 440 km east of Song Tu Tay island.

VOV.VN - A tropical depression has formed in the waters east of the Philippines and is expected to enter the East Sea, potentially strengthening into a storm in a couple of days and moving towards Vietnam’s South-central region which has recently experienced historic flooding.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on November 24 held a memorial for residents who lost their lives in recent storms and floods and launched a fundraising campaign to support affected communities in overcoming their hardships.

President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Milos Vystrcil on November 20 visited the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) to present a symbolic aid package of CZK3 million (US$142,800) to support recovery efforts following the 2025 storms and floods in Hoi An (Da Nang) and Hue.

VOV.VN - Vegetable prices, especially for everyday leafy greens, have soared to multi-year highs, with some varieties doubling or even tripling due to subsequent storms and flooding severely reducing harvests in key growing regions.

The US has pledged an emergency assistance package worth US$500,000 to support Vietnam in dealing with the devastation caused by Typhoon Fengshen and Typhoon Kalmaegi.

The Nghe An provincial People’s Committee has approved an international non-refundable aid project to help 900 poor, near-poor and vulnerable households recovering from the severe impacts of Storm No. 3, internationally known as storm Wipha.

Nutifood Nutrition Food Joint Stock Company has donated VND10 billion (US$380,000) to support people recently affected by Typhoon Kalmaegi in Gia Lai province.