Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) reports that, according to the National Hydrological and Meteorological Forecasting Center, affected by Typhoon No. 13 "Kaimao," from November 6th to 7th, the area from Da Nang to Dak Lak will experience torrential rain, with general rainfall reaching 200-400 mm, and some areas exceeding 600 mm per rainfall. Heavy rain is also expected in southern Quang Tri province to Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong provinces, with some areas exceeding 450 mm per rainfall.
As of 10:00 AM on November 5th, the typhoon center was located at 11.6 degrees North latitude and 118.4 degrees East longitude, approximately 450 kilometers east of the Western Twin Islands, with maximum sustained winds near the center of 13-14 levels (134-166 km/h) and gusts up to level 17. It is expected that by November 6th, the typhoon will move northwestward at a speed of 20-25 kilometers per hour, entering the central East China Sea and directly impacting the coastal areas from Quang Tri to Dak Lak. The natural disaster risk level is 4.
Due to the typhoon's wide circulation, winds of force 8-11 are expected in the central East China Sea (including the northern waters of the Truong Sa Islands), with winds reaching force 12-14 and gusts up to force 17 in the area where the typhoon center passes. Wave heights will be 8-10 meters, resulting in extremely severe sea conditions. From the early morning of November 6th, winds will gradually increase to force 6-11 along the coast from southern Quang Tri to Khanh Hoa province (including Ly Son Island and Cham Island), with winds reaching force 12-14 and gusts up to force 17 in the area where the typhoon center passes.
On land, starting from the evening of November 6th, winds will gradually increase to force 6-9 in the coastal areas from southern Quang Tri province to Da Nang, and in the eastern parts of Quang Ngai to Dak Lak provinces. The area through which the typhoon's center passes will experience winds of force 10-12, with gusts of force 14-15, accompanied by heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and strong gusts. Low-lying coastal areas should be especially vigilant.
Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, stated that Typhoon No. 13 is strong, fast-moving, and has a wide circulation range, similar in path to Typhoon No. 12 "Damrey" (2017) and Typhoon No. 9 "Molave" (2020)—these typhoons caused severe damage to the central region.
In response to the dynamic evolution of Typhoon No. 13, the Chairman of the Dak Lak Provincial People's Committee issued a maritime ban order at 06:00 on November 5th, completely prohibiting fishing vessels from leaving port and suspending all fishing activities within the jurisdictional waters. Coastal grassroots administrative units simultaneously launched disaster prevention publicity and mobilization efforts, organized vessels to move to designated anchorages for shelter, and strictly enforced evacuation regulations during the typhoon's landfall, prohibiting any personnel from remaining on fishing boats, aquaculture facilities, or offshore guard structures.
The Dak Lak Province Department of Education and Training has also allowed primary and secondary school students and preschool children to suspend classes from the afternoon of November 5th to November 7th to ensure the absolute safety of teachers and students. Educational institutions have been required to promptly notify parents and proactively develop post-disaster make-up class plans.
In Quang Ngai Province, typhoon response work is being carried out comprehensively, adhering to the principle of "people's lives and safety first." Over 6,000 fishing vessels across the province have returned to port for shelter as instructed by emergency orders. The Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has clearly stipulated that all fishing vessels must complete the evacuation of personnel and require that all anchorage measures be fully implemented by 9 PM on November 5th.
During an inspection in Quang Ngai Province, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep emphasized that this is a strong, fast-moving typhoon with a wide impact area. He ordered the evacuation of coastal residents, especially those living in zinc-roofed houses and Class IV housing where roofs are easily blown off, urging them to move as soon as possible.
During an inspection of typhoon preparedness work in Quang Ngai province, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep pointed out that this typhoon is characterized by its "high intensity, rapid movement, and wide impact." The Deputy Minister demanded the immediate organization of the evacuation and resettlement of people in dangerous coastal areas, emphasizing priority evacuation for zinc-roofed buildings and substandard housing with insufficient wind resistance, ensuring all evacuations are completed before the typhoon makes landfall.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment requested that hydropower stations and reservoirs in Quang Ngai province release water in advance to prepare for the flood season and ensure downstream safety. Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Do Tam Hien, stated that he had instructed the Department of Industry and Trade to work closely with the Department of Agriculture and Environment and relevant units to immediately implement reservoir management plans and proactively carry out flood prevention work during and after the typhoon.
Faced with the complex evolution of Typhoon No. 13, provinces in the Central Highlands region are urgently carrying out work such as reinforcing houses, protecting engineering structures, stockpiling essential supplies, preparing rescue forces, ensuring backup power, and maintaining uninterrupted communication. The meteorological department advises the public not to let their guard down, but to actively monitor forecast information and strictly follow government guidance to minimize the damage caused by the typhoon. (End)
