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Foreign Office issues urgent warning to Brits heading to Vietnam
Foreign Office issues urgent warning to Brits heading to Vietnam

Daily Mirror

timea day ago

  • Daily Mirror

Foreign Office issues urgent warning to Brits heading to Vietnam

The Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory for anyone headed to Vietnam as popular tourist destinations including Hanoi are set to be affected by heavy rainfall with the arrival of Storm Wipha Tourists planning to visit Southeast Asia this week have been issued a travel warning ahead of Storm Wipha's descent on the region. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned on Monday, July 21 that the typhoon is heading for northern Vietnam, and is likely to lead to flooding and mudslides in affected areas. ‌ Tropical storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday July 22 - in alignment with the forecast shared by the FCDO. Wipha hit the provinces of Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa early on Tuesday afternoon and authorities remain on alert due to heavy rains. The FCDO has named specific popular tourist destinations as affected areas, including Ha Long Bay, Hanoi and Ninh Binh. ‌ ‌ Wipha has already ravaged southern China but wind speeds have weakened since its descent on Vietnam according to the national weather forecasting agency. The FCDO warned travellers to Vietnam: "You should expect heavy rainfall, strong winds, flooding and mudslides in affected areas in the days after landfall. You should expect travel disruption and should follow advice from local authorities." ‌ The FCDO also advises that travellers can receive regular news updates in English via VNexpress and Vietnam News. Additionally, travellers can sign up to get email notifications when the FCDO updates its travel advice for Vietnam. A number of flights in Vietnam were cancelled ahead of Wipha's arrival. Vietnam Airlines announced on Monday that it would be cancelling several flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong to "ensure the safety of passengers and crew". Meanwhile, Pacific Airlines rescheduled two flights, between Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, to depart earlier than planned, while two more flights on the same route were cancelled. ‌ On Tuesday, all flights operated by Vietnam Airlines Group, including Vietnam Airlines and Pacific Airlines, to and from Hai Phong were moved to depart in the afternoon. The group said: "Vietnam Airlines Group regrets the schedule changes caused by this force majeure weather event and appreciates our passengers' understanding. "Flight times may continue to be adjusted depending on the storm's progression. Updated information will be communicated via the airline's official channels and passenger contact details provided in booking records." ‌ The new tropical storm is set to strike just days after a tourist boat carrying as many as 53 people capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam on Saturday, July 19. Of the 53 people on board, 38 have been declared dead. The boat was carrying 48 tourists and five crew members near Đầu Gỗ Cave off the coast of Ha Long Bay when it was hit by a sudden squall and overturned, according to local media. Over the previous weekend, Wipha hit Hong Kong, leaving 33 people injured and the Philippines has struggles with monsoon downpours that began last week. Hong Kong authorities erected temporary shelters for around 277 people who sought refuge from the storm. There were also 286 reports to the Government's 1823 Call Centre and the Fire Services Department, 425 reports of fallen trees and seven confirmed flooding cases received by the Drainage Services Department, according to a statement by the Hong Kong Government on Sunday.

Foreign Office issues travel warning for Vietnam as tropical storm approaches
Foreign Office issues travel warning for Vietnam as tropical storm approaches

Yahoo

time2 days ago

  • Climate
  • Yahoo

Foreign Office issues travel warning for Vietnam as tropical storm approaches

Travellers to Vietnam have been warned to 'expect travel disruption' as a tropical storm approaches tourist hotspots on its northern coast. Storm Wipha is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding when it makes landfall on Tuesday. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advised in an update on Monday (21 July): 'Storm Wipha is approaching northern Vietnam, with landfall forecast for Tuesday 22 July. Areas including Ha Long Bay, Ha Noi and Ninh Binh are forecast to be affected.' It added that travellers should expect 'heavy rainfall, strong winds, flooding, and mudslides' in affected areas following the storm's landfall. 'You should expect travel disruption and should follow advice from local authorities,' said the FCDO. According to local outlet VN Express, as of 7am on Monday, Wipha was travelling with maximum sustained winds measured at 55mph and gusts of up to 73mph. Airlines including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Vietjet Air and regional airline VASCO have cancelled some flights on Monday and Tuesday as Wipha approaches. Vietnam's National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said: 'There are scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the Northwest. There is a possibility of tornadoes during thunderstorms.' It added that in the northwest, wind gusts could reach level 10 with rough seas and a wave height up to five metres. The typhoon is expected to weaken into a 'tropical depression over Laos' by Wednesday, reported VN Express. The national disaster risk level is set at Level 3 with Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính issuing an emergency directive for local authorities to prepare for the storm, the outlet added. Wipha is the third tropical storm to affect Vietnam this year. On Sunday, the storm swept southern China with strong winds and heavy rain after crossing the Philippines and Taiwan. At least 35 people died after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam on Saturday as rescue workers raced to find survivors ahead of the arrival of the tropical storm. The vessel with an estimated 49 people on board capsized in a sudden thunderstorm during a tour of Ha Long Bay, in one of the worst accidents in the popular tourist area in recent years.

Vietnam Airlines Group Cancels Flights As Typhoon Wipha Nears
Vietnam Airlines Group Cancels Flights As Typhoon Wipha Nears

Barnama

time2 days ago

  • Climate
  • Barnama

Vietnam Airlines Group Cancels Flights As Typhoon Wipha Nears

A man holding an umbrella walks near docked tourist boats, as Typhoon Wipha approaches, at Halong Bay, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam, July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Thinh Nguyen HANOI, July 21 (Bernama-VNA) -- The Vietnam Airlines Group, encompassing Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vasco, announced comprehensive flight modifications for Monday (July 21) to ensure safety for passengers and crew members as Typhoon Wipha intensifies its approach towards Vietnam's northern coast. According to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), looking ahead to Tuesday (July 22), all Vietnam Airlines Group flights from Cat Bi Airport will depart after 12pm. Additionally, several domestic and international flights on Monday and Tuesday may experience cascading delays and schedule disruptions due to Typhoon Wipha's impact. bootstrap slideshow The Vietnam Airlines Group regrets the schedule changes caused by this force majeure weather event and appreciates the passengers' understanding, a representative from the group said, adding flight times may continue to be adjusted depending on the storm's progression, with updated information communicated via the airline's official channels and passenger contact details provided in booking records. Vietnam Airlines also advises passengers to keep seat belts fastened throughout the flights, particularly during periods of adverse weather. Even when the seatbelt sign is off, remaining buckled is a crucial safety precaution to mitigate the risks of unexpected turbulence. According to the Aviation Meteorological Centre under the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation, Typhoon Wipha maintains its rapid trajectory toward the Vietnamese coast, maintaining wind speeds of level 11, with gusts up to level 14. Between 9pm and midnight on Monday, the storm's eye is approximately 250km from Noi Bai International Airport. Noi Bai International Airport will experience moderate to heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms during Monday and Tuesday, reducing visibility to as low as 1.3km and triggering widespread heavy precipitation warnings. -- BERNAMA-VNA

Updated travel advice for anyone visiting Vietnam
Updated travel advice for anyone visiting Vietnam

The Independent

time2 days ago

  • Climate
  • The Independent

Updated travel advice for anyone visiting Vietnam

Storm Wipha is forecast to make landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding. The UK Foreign Office has warned travellers to expect significant disruption, advising adherence to local authority guidance. Key tourist areas such as Ha Long Bay, Ha Noi, and Ninh Binh are expected to be affected as Wipha brings gusts up to 73mph. Airlines, including Vietnam Airlines, have cancelled flights on Monday and Tuesday in anticipation of the storm. Vietnam's Prime Minister has issued an emergency directive, setting the national disaster risk level at Level 3, following a recent boat capsizing incident that killed 35 people.

Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths
Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths

Time of India

time2 days ago

  • Climate
  • Time of India

Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths

HANOI: Vietnam braced for Typhoon Wipha on Monday as coastal provinces were placed on emergency alert and airlines canceled flights ahead of the storm's expected landfall early Tuesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The typhoon is forecast to bring powerful winds and heavy rainfall, raising the risk of flash floods and landslides in northern Vietnam's mountainous areas and flooding in urban centers, including Hanoi. "This is a very strong storm, moving fast, with a wide and dangerous impact on both land and sea," Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said in a directive to government agencies. He ordered all fishing boats, cargo ships and tourist vessels to return to shore and urged the evacuation of people in high-risk areas. The storm has already proved deadly in the Philippines, where it intensified monsoon rains and killed at least three people over the weekend, including one who drowned and two others struck by falling trees. Philippine officials were checking reports of three more deaths, while seven people, including two children, remained missing. Floods, landslides and debris affected over 800,000 people, with about 90,000 forced to evacuate, authorities said. Hundreds of cruise ships have anchored in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay after authorities suspended all tourist boat services due to the storm. A tourist boat capsized there during a thunderstorm over the weekend, ahead of the typhoon's arrival, killing at least 37 people. Ongoing bad weather is expected to complicate the search for the missing. National carrier Vietnam Airlines and its affiliate Pacific Airlines canceled at least nine domestic flights on Monday, with more delays expected. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Budget airline Vietjet canceled 12 flights including international routes to South Korea. Local authorities have deployed rescue crews and stocked food and medical supplies while working to secure telecommunications infrastructure. State media reported nearly 150,000 hectares (370,658 acres) of aquaculture farms and more than 20,000 floating fish cages could be at risk from flooding and high winds. Emergency warnings have been sent to millions of residents by text message. Forecasters expect Wipha to make landfall between Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa provinces early Tuesday, with wind gusts reaching up to 166 kilometers (103 miles) per hour. Vietnam is no stranger to tropical storms. But climate experts said such storms were getting stronger due to global warming since warmer ocean waters provide more energy to fuel the storms. This results in increased wind speeds and heavier rainfall. Last year, Typhoon Yagi killed about 300 people and caused $3.3 billion in damage, reducing GDP growth by 0.15 per cent.

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