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The Standard
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Standard
Heavy storms in northern Vietnam leave 1 dead, as Wipha weakens into a tropical depression
A car moves on a road as Tropical Storm Wipha approaches, in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam, July 22, 2025. REUTERS/Thinh Nguyen
Khaleej Times
23-07-2025
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE expresses solidarity with Vietnam over boat tragedy in Ha Long Bay
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Vietnam over the deaths and injuries of dozens of passengers on a boat that sank in Ha Long Bay due to bad weather conditions. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the government of Vietnam, and the friendly people of Vietnam, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured. Last week, a tourist boat ferrying families capsized in one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, Ha Long bay. The "Wonder Sea" vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized because of sudden heavy rain, the VNExpress news site said. Most of those on board were families visiting from the capital Hanoi, with more than 20 children among the passengers, it said. Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, with millions of people visiting its blue-green waters and rainforest-topped limestone islands each year. Last year, 30 vessels sank at boat lock areas in coastal Quang Ninh province along Ha Long Bay after Typhoon Yagi brought strong wind and waves.
The Standard
22-07-2025
- Climate
- The Standard
Heavy rains expected as Tropical Storm Wipha approaches Vietnam's northern coast
A view of Halong Bay is seen as Tropical Storm Wipha approaches, in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam, July 22, 2025. (Reuters)
Reuters
21-07-2025
- Climate
- Reuters
Vietnamese coastal provinces on emergency footing as Typhoon Wipha nears
HANOI, July 21 (Reuters) - Vietnam's Prime Minister put coastal provinces on emergency footing for Typhoon Wipha, saying it could cause flooding and landslides, as airlines cancelled flights ahead of the storm's expected landfall early on Tuesday. Wipha is expected to complicate the search for people still missing after a tourist boat capsized during a thunderstorm in Halong Bay in northern Vietnam on Saturday, killing more than 30 people. The storm is forecast to cross Vietnam's northern coast between Quang Ninh and Ninh Binh provinces and the national weather agency has said it is carrying heavy rains that could cause dangerous floods and mudslides. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent an urgent message to coastal provinces on Sunday night to call boats ashore, evacuate people from flood-prone areas, prepare food supplies and rescue equipment and secure communication infrastructure. "This is a strong and fast-moving typhoon," Chinh's message said, adding that Wipha might cause flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas and floods in urban areas. Vietnam Airlines ( opens new tab and its affiliate, Pacific Airlines, have cancelled at least 9 domestic flights on Monday, the country's flag carrier said late on Sunday, adding that more delays and reschedules are expected. Budget airline Vietjet ( opens new tab on Monday cancelled 12 flights, including some to South Korea, due to the typhoon. With a long coastline facing the South China Sea, Vietnam is prone to typhoons that are often deadly. Last year, Typhoon Yagi killed around 300 people and caused $3.3 billion of damage. Over the weekend, Wipha hit Hong Kong, felling trees and scaffolding and forcing over 200 people to seek refuge at temporary shelters.
Malay Mail
20-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Ha Long Bay tour boat disaster: Vietnam revises death toll to 35, search continues for four missing
HANOI, July 20 — A total of 35 people has been confirmed dead and four remain missing after a cruise ship capsized in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam's Quang Ninh province, local authorities said on Sunday, reported Xinhua. At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, the Quang Ninh provincial People's Committee provided the latest figures, adding that 10 people had been rescued. The death toll was previously announced as 37 but has been revised down to 35 following verifications. According to Vietnam News Agency, the ship was carrying 46 passengers and three crew members, all Vietnamese nationals, revising the previously reported total of 53 people on board. The vessel capsized on Saturday during a sightseeing tour after being suddenly struck by a storm. Search efforts have been expanded to locate the four missing people. — Bernama-Xinhua
