Vietnam has activated emergency measures as Typhoon Wipha approaches its shores, while the Philippines has reported deadly storm-related deaths. The typhoon’s powerful winds and heavy rainfall are expected to cause flash floods and landslides in northern Vietnam’s mountainous areas.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered all boats and ships to return to shore and evacuated people from high-risk areas. In the Philippines, Typhoon Wipha intensified monsoon rains, killing at least three people and forcing over 800,000 to evacuate. Seven people remain missing.
Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay is experiencing disruptions due to the storm, with hundreds of cruise ships anchored and tourist boat services suspended. Local authorities have deployed rescue crews and stocked supplies as they secure telecommunications infrastructure.
The typhoon’s expected landfall in northern Vietnam has raised concerns about flooding and high winds, with wind gusts reaching up to 166 kilometers per hour. Climate experts say Typhoon Wipha is part of a trend of increasing storm strength due to global warming, which fuels more powerful storms with warmer ocean waters.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/vietnam-philippines-storm-typhoon-wipha-7a2279094cc9a768a038a2465ef12b16