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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Natalie Wilson

Updated travel advice for anyone visiting Vietnam

  • Storm Wipha is forecast to make landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding.
  • The UK Foreign Office has warned travellers to expect significant disruption, advising adherence to local authority guidance.
  • Key tourist areas such as Ha Long Bay, Ha Noi, and Ninh Binh are expected to be affected as Wipha brings gusts up to 73mph.
  • Airlines, including Vietnam Airlines, have cancelled flights on Monday and Tuesday in anticipation of the storm.
  • Vietnam's Prime Minister has issued an emergency directive, setting the national disaster risk level at Level 3, following a recent boat capsizing incident that killed 35 people.

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Foreign Office issues travel warning for Vietnam as tropical storm approaches

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