Typhoon Wipha triggers widespread rain, winds, flooding risks on July 22

  • Many houses are damaged in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang due to affects of Typhoon Wipha. VNA Photo
    Many houses are damaged in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang due to affects of Typhoon Wipha. VNA Photo
  • Downpours cause wide-spread flooding in the central province of Nghe An. VNA Photo
    Downpours cause wide-spread flooding in the central province of Nghe An. VNA Photo
  • High tide flood in Co To island, the northern province of Quang Ninh. VNA Photo
    High tide flood in Co To island, the northern province of Quang Ninh. VNA Photo
  • The northern province of Ninh Binh has over 23,000 ha of rice fields inundated. VNA Photo
    The northern province of Ninh Binh has over 23,000 ha of rice fields inundated. VNA Photo
  • Gusts and heavy rains in the northern province of Hung Yen. VNA Photo
    Gusts and heavy rains in the northern province of Hung Yen. VNA Photo
  • Gusts and heavy rains in Kim Dong commune, the northern province of Ninh Binh. VNA Photo
    Gusts and heavy rains in Kim Dong commune, the northern province of Ninh Binh. VNA Photo
Typhoon Wipha has unleashed torrential rain across multiple regions as it barrels towards Vietnam, with rainfall exceeding 200mm, sparking concerns over flooding and landslides. The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting said wind speeds over land from Hai Phong to Thanh Hoa are expected to reach level 6 with gusts up to level 8 by 7 pm on July 22. The typhoon is forecast to weaken into a low-pressure system over upper Laos by 7 am on July 23. Inland regions from Quang Ninh to Thanh Hoa, as well as other parts of the northern region and Ha Tinh province, are forecast to experience heavy rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 150mm in a three-hour period. The downpours are expected to trigger flash floods and landslides, especially in mountainous areas. VNA Photo

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