Typhoon Kalmaegi is expected to make landfall in central Vietnam overnight on November 6 and into the morning of November 7, according to an alert issued by the U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam. The storm will affect areas already experiencing heavy rains and flooding, including the provinces of Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, and northern Dak Lak.
The Vietnamese National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) forecasts that Typhoon Kalmaegi will reach its peak intensity on Thursday before moving inland, with particular impact anticipated across Quang Ngai and Dak Lak provinces. Coastal regions from Hue to Dak Lak may experience waves between 4 to 8 meters high (13 to 26 feet) and a storm surge ranging from 0.3 to 0.6 meters (1 to 2 feet). Winds could exceed speeds of 135 kilometers per hour (84 miles per hour). There are ongoing risks of flooding, flash floods, landslides, and further damage to infrastructure weakened by previous storms.
U.S. Consulate General officials in Ho Chi Minh City have communicated with local authorities who report that assistance is being provided to residents and visitors in affected areas.
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General advise all U.S. citizens in these regions to exercise caution and follow instructions from local authorities. “The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam urge all U.S. citizens in affected areas to maintain caution and follow the directions of local authorities.”
Residents are encouraged not to walk or drive through flooded zones, stay updated via local media outlets for weather information as storm paths can change rapidly, and monitor updates from official sources such as the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center at https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/jtwc.html or NCHMF at https://www.nchmf.gov.vn/kttv/. Further guidance can be found on the embassy’s website at https://vn.usembassy.gov/ or travel.state.gov.
Emergency contact numbers have been provided for each province impacted by the typhoon as well as national hotlines for disaster response:
- Dak Lak Provincial Police – Firefighting and Rescue Department: 0694 389 228 or 0922 281 189
- Khanh Hoa Provincial Hotline: 0986 666 917
- Lam Dong Provincial Hotline: 096 838 3388
- Quang Nai Disaster Prevention & Flood Support: 0255 6255 588 or 0255 3712 556
- Hoi An People’s Committee: +84 235 385 2739 / 090 355 7989
- Da Nang City Police: +84 236 3822 300 or 1900 6568
- Hue City Police: +84 234 3822 305; General Police Hotline: +84 234 3822 166 or +84 69 4149 204; People’s Committee of Hue City: +84 234 383 4537
National emergency contacts include:
- National Emergency Response Hotline: 112
- General Police Hotline (Vietnam): 113
- National Center for Disaster Prevention Duty Line: 02556255588 –02553713133
- National Relief/Emergency Support Hotline (natural disasters/floods): 18006132
- Tourist Emergency Hotline (24/7): 19001883
- Vietnam Disaster Management Hotline (24/7 during storms): 19007877
U.S. citizens needing assistance can contact the U.S. Embassy Hanoi at +84-24-3850-5000 or the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City at +84-28-3520-4200; additional resources are available through https://vn.usembassy.gov/.
Travelers are also advised to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/step/ for security updates related to travel conditions.
For more information about travel advisories concerning Vietnam visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vietnam.html.