Weather Alert – Storm Conditions in Central Vietnam Due to Typhoon Kalmaegi (November 5, 2025)
Typhoon Kalmaegi, also known as Typhoon 13, is projected to strike Central Vietnam between the night of Thursday, November 6, and the morning of Friday, November 7. The storm will hit regions that have already experienced significant rainfall and flooding.
Affected Areas
- Da Nang Province
- Quang Ngai Province
- Gia Lai Province
- Khanh Hoa Province
- Northern Dak Lak Province
Forecast and Warnings
The Vietnamese National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) has predicted that Typhoon Kalmaegi will reach maximum intensity on Thursday, November 6, before moving inland, mainly across Quang Ngai and Dak Lak provinces.
Coastal regions from Hue to Dak Lak may experience waves between 4 and 8 meters (13 to 26 feet) and a storm surge of 0.3 to 0.6 meters (1 to 2 feet). Winds could exceed 135 kilometers per hour (84 miles per hour).
Safety Advisory
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam advise all U.S. citizens in affected regions to remain vigilant and follow instructions from local authorities.
Residents should prepare for continued risks of flooding, flash floods, and landslides as the storm progresses inland.
Author’s Summary
Typhoon Kalmaegi is forecast to strike Vietnam’s central provinces with extreme winds, storm surges, and heavy rains, posing severe flooding and landslide risks.