Wipha has remained steady but its winds are forecast to increase from 88 kph to 89-117 kph as it intensifies and hits the Gulf of Tonkin and Vietnam’s coast.

Vietnam is preparing for Typhoon Wipha, with emergency alerts in coastal provinces and flight cancellations. The typhoon threatens to bring severe weather, including heavy winds and floods, to northern mountainous regions and urban areas.

VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to temporarily suspend flight operations at Van Don international airport in Quang Ninh province and Cat Bi international airport in Hai Phong city from 11:00 p.

Wipha, the third storm to hit Vietnam this year, is expected to bring torrential rains from tonight until Wednesday, particularly in the northeastern and central regions.

Storm Wipha is intensifying in the Gulf of Tonkin, threatening northern Vietnam with powerful winds and heavy rain.

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 forecast path of typhoon Wipha from 5:00 am on July 21, 2025, to 5:00 am on July 23, 2025. Photo: China's National Meteorological Center. The Chinese Embassy in Vietnam remind