VOV.VN - The application of artificial intelligence in typhoon forecasting and the need for stronger data sharing were discussed at the 58th session of the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee held in Jeju, the Republic of Korea (RoK), from March 10 to 13.

VOV.VN - The number of storms and tropical depressions active in the East Sea and affecting Vietnam in 2026 is likely to be lower than in 2025, particularly in the final months of the year, as the ENSO cycle is expected to gradually shift toward an El Niño phase, according to Vietnam’s National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

The year 2025 is recorded as one of the most complex and extreme years for natural disasters in Vietnam, particularly typhoons, heavy rain and flooding. Forecasts indicate that natural disasters next year will continue to evolve unpredictably.

VOV.VN - Typhoon Koto shifted direction and continued moving slowly early on December 1 along the waters off Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa provinces in the South-central region of Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

VOV.VN - Amid the complex developments of typhoon Koto (Storm No. 15 of 2025 in Vietnam), the Command of Coast Guard Region 3 has established a steering board for storm prevention and control and mobilized nearly 1,000 officers and soldiers along with multiple vessels, ready to carry out search and rescue operations if requested.

VOV.VN - On the morning of November 29, the center of typhoon Koto (Storm No. 15 of 2025 in Vietnam) was located in the northwestern part of the central East Sea. Maximum sustained winds near the center reached force 9-10 (75-102 km/h), with gusts up to level 13, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

VOV.VN - Typhoon Koto, with sustained winds of 118–133 km/h and gusts of 167–185 km/h, is forecast to gradually weaken from November 28 before moving toward Vietnam’s central coastal waters.

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.

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.

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.