Dak Lak proactively responds to storm No. 12

At 4:00 p.m. on October 19, the center of the storm was at about 15.2 degrees North latitude; 119.7 degrees East longitude. The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 9, gusting to level 11. The storm moved northwest at a speed of about 20-25 km/h.

It is forecasted that in the next 24 - 72 hours, the storm is likely to strengthen, moving mainly in a southwest direction; the strongest wind near the storm's center can be as strong as level 10 - 11, gusting to level 13.

Forecast map of the trajectory and intensity of storm No. 12 issued at 5:00 p.m. on October 19, 2025. Source: kttv.gov.vn

According to the assessment of the Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, due to the impact of the storm, the Dak Lak sea area will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. During the thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind of level 6-7 and waves over 2 meters high. All boats, aquaculture cages and activities at sea are at high risk of being affected by tornadoes, strong gusts of wind and big waves.

To proactively respond, the Department of Agriculture and Environment requests the People's Committees of coastal and adjacent communes and wards to closely monitor the storm's developments; strictly manage vessels going out to sea; organize counting and notify owners of vessels and captains of ships and boats operating at sea of the location and direction of the storm so that they can proactively avoid it, not move into dangerous areas or return to safe shelters.

Units: Border Guard Command - Provincial Military Command, Phu Yen Coastal Information Station, Department of Fisheries and Islands, Fishing Port Management Board coordinate with coastal localities to promptly and fully inform captains and owners of vehicles; maintain communication to promptly handle bad situations that may occur.

Localities also need to implement measures to ensure the safety of people and property, especially in tourist spots, aquaculture and fishing areas; review and prepare plans to evacuate people from unsafe houses, areas at risk of deep flooding, river mouths and coastal areas.

Units organize on-duty disaster prevention and control according to regulations, regularly report the situation to the Department of Agriculture and Environment.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/kinh-te/202510/dak-lak-chu-dong-ung-pho-bao-so-12-6e50b1c/