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Why the East Sea has seen fewer storms than usual in 2026
The East Sea has recorded just five storms and three tropical depressions through early November 2026, below the long-term average. Meteorologists attribute the unusually quiet season mainly to a strong to very strong El Nino event.
Strong El Nino threatens Vietnam with warmer winter, severe drought
El Nino is forecast to remain exceptionally strong into early 2027, bringing unusually high winter temperatures to Vietnam while raising the risk of drought and saltwater intrusion in the country's southern regions.
