1. Where is Typhoon Wipha located?
According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, at 4:00 AM on 21/7/2025, location of the center of typhoon number 3 (international name: Wipha(Located in the sea south of Guangdong province (China), approximately 1 km from Quang Ninh - Hai Phong) 275km to the East-Northeast.
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The strongest winds are in the area near the center of the storm.: Level 9 (75-88 km/h) level 11 gust.
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Forecast for the next 24 hoursThe storm will continue. moving in a west-southwest direction, speed 15–20 km/h, Level up to level 10, sudden 12-14 upon entering the Gulf of Tonkin.
2. Which areas will be directly affected by the storm?
Expected from From noon on July 21st to July 22nd, Typhoon Wipha will direct impact to the area:
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Northeast Vietnam, especially coastal provinces such as Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Nam Dinh, and Thai Binh.
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North Central Vietnam There will be heavy rain and strong winds of force 6-7, gusting to force 9.
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Area inner city of Hanoi will have thunderstorms, strong gusts of wind From late afternoon on July 21st.
3. Rough seas – Ships are advised not to go out to sea.
In the sea area from Quang Ninh to Thanh Hoa and surrounding areas Gulf of Tonkin, forecast has Waves are 2-4 meters high.The sea was very rough.
🔺 Special warning:
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From July 21st, coastal provinces of Northern and North Central Vietnam Satisfied issue a ban on sea travel., suspend all operations of fishing boats and tourist boats.
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Ha LongCat Ba and Do Son have temporarily suspended receiving tourists, and many hotels have made arrangements. Evacuate tourists to a safe location..
4. Disaster warning: Heavy rain, landslides, tornadoes
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Widespread heavy rainRain forecast from 200–300mm/batch in the Northeast and North Central regions.
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Risk High risk of flash floods and landslides. in mountainous regions of provinces such as Lang Son, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Nghe An, and Thanh Hoa.
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This could happen in lowland provinces like Thai Binh and Nam Dinh. localized flooding.
5. What should people do to protect themselves from the storm?
✅ People in high-risk areas should:
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Reinforce your home, trim tall trees, and stock up on water and essential food supplies.
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Do not go out to sea, and do not travel through areas that are flooded or have flash flood warnings.
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Regularly monitor weather reports from the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting.
6. School, work, and airline schedules are affected.
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Many schools Announcement in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Nam Dinh Students were given the day off from school starting the morning of July 21st..
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Some Flights to Cat Bi and Van Don airports have been delayed or canceled. due to bad weather conditions.
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Airlines advise passengers Check your flight status before departure..
7. Conclusion: Close monitoring and proactive response.
Typhoon Wipha (Typhoon No. 3) is a during the strong storms of early 2025., with high speed of movement and the ability to inflict significant damage.Local authorities are urgently implementing measures to prevent and mitigate natural disasters; people need to... Maintain vigilance and avoid complacency..
