According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 1:00 p.m. on November 28, the tropical depression was located off the eastern coast of Malaysia. The system had maximum sustained winds of 39–61 km/h (force 6–7), with gusts reaching force 9.

It is moving northeast at around 15 km/h. By 1:00 p.m. tomorrow (November 29), it is forecast to be over the southwestern waters of the southern East Sea, maintaining force 7 winds and gusts of force 9.

Over the next 24 hours, the depression is expected to maintain its course and speed. By 1:00 p.m. on November 30, it will remain over the same general area of the southwestern East Sea, still at force 7 strength with gusts of force 9.

From 48 to 72 hours out, the depression is forecast to shift to a north-northeasterly direction, traveling about 15 km/h and gradually weakening.

Due to the impact of the tropical depression, the southwestern area of the southern East Sea will experience strengthening winds, increasing to force 6–7 with gusts reaching force 9. Wave heights may reach 2.5 to 4 meters, and the sea will become rough. Vessels operating in these zones are at risk of encountering thunderstorms, squalls, strong winds, and large waves.

Typhoon Koto: slow, erratic, and still dangerous

At the same time, Typhoon Koto is lingering in the central East Sea. The emergence of the new tropical depression has further complicated its movement.

As of 1:00 p.m. today, the storm's eye was located approximately 190 kilometers northwest of Song Tu Tay Island. Maximum winds near the center had dropped to force 10 (89–102 km/h), with gusts reaching force 13. This is two levels lower than yesterday evening’s intensity, and the storm has shifted direction several times.

Currently, Typhoon Koto is moving southwest at just 5 km/h. It is expected to remain over the sea for another four to five days before possibly making landfall in the south-central provinces.

In the next 24 hours, the storm is projected to change direction again, heading northwest at the same speed. By 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, its center will be over the western part of the central East Sea, around 300 km northwest of Song Tu Tay Island. Winds will range from force 9 to 10, with gusts at force 13.

Another 24 hours later, the storm will continue northwest at a very slow pace of 3–5 km/h. By 1:00 p.m. on November 30, it will be approximately 280 km east of the coastal region of Gia Lai Province, with winds decreasing to force 9 and gusts of force 12.

In the 24 hours following that, Koto will change direction once more, this time toward the west-southwest at 3–5 km/h, and will continue to weaken. By 1:00 p.m. on December 1, the storm’s center will be around 200 km east of Gia Lai’s coastline, with winds between force 8 and 9, and gusts at force 12.

Between 72 and 120 hours from now, the storm will move slowly west-southwest at around 5 km/h, weakening further.

Due to Typhoon Koto, the western area of the central East Sea - including the northwestern part of the Spratly archipelago - will face winds of force 7–9. Areas near the storm center will experience force 10 winds with gusts of force 12–13. Waves could rise to 3–5 meters, and up to 6–8 meters near the center. The sea will be extremely rough.

Offshore waters from Gia Lai to Khanh Hoa will also be affected, with wind speeds reaching force 6–7, later increasing to force 8 and gusts of 9–10. Wave heights may rise to 4–6 meters, causing dangerous sea conditions.

Bao Anh