Northern Vietnam Faces Travel Disruptions as Tropical Storm Wipha Approaches

Tropical Storm Wipha is approaching northern Vietnam, with landfall expected around July 22, 2025, prompting travel warnings and disruptions across key tourist areas including Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, and Ninh Binh. The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and mudslides, leading several airlines to cancel flights and authorities to issue emergency directives. The UK Foreign Office, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs have all issued advisories urging travelers and citizens to follow local safety instructions and prepare for severe weather conditions. Wipha is expected to weaken into a tropical depression over Laos by midweek but continues to pose significant risks of flooding, mudslides, and travel disruption in northern Vietnam. Emergency services and disaster risk levels have been heightened, with governments encouraging registration with assistance services and readiness for possible evacuations. The storm has already caused fatalities and damage in southern China and the Philippines before reaching Vietnam.