The strongest winds near the center of the system were measured at level 6 (39–49 km/h), with gusts up to level 8. It is moving west-southwest at a speed of 15–20 km/h.

Within the next 12 hours, the system is expected to continue in this direction, gradually weakening into a low-pressure zone. By 7:00 PM the same day, the center of this system is forecast to be over the coastal area of Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa, with wind speeds dropping below level 6.

Typhoon Koto developed from a tropical depression east of central Philippines. It strengthened into a storm and entered the East Sea on the night of November 25, becoming the 15th named storm in the region this year.

After nearly six days of varying movement - sometimes fast, sometimes almost stationary - it weakened into a tropical depression on December 1. Then, after lingering over the central East Sea for over two days, it began shifting toward the coast of Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa, where it is now weakening into a low-pressure area.

However, due to the influence of an enhanced cold air mass interacting with the remnants of the storm, combined with upper-level atmospheric disturbances from the easterly winds, widespread rainfall is expected from the night of December 2 to December 5. This includes moderate to heavy rain across Quang Tri to Da Nang, the eastern parts of provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa, as well as scattered thunderstorms in the Central Highlands and southern Vietnam.

In addition, coastal waters off Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa will experience strong winds at level 6 with gusts reaching level 8. Sea waves are expected to rise 2–4 meters, with rough sea conditions.

Boats operating in this hazardous zone face potential threats from thunderstorms, waterspouts, strong winds, and high waves.

Bao Anh