Vietnam's Prime Minister put coastal provinces on emergency footing for Typhoon Wipha, saying it could cause flooding and landslides, as airlines cancelled flights ahead of the storm's expected landfall early on Tuesday.

VOV.VN - As Typhoon Wipha is moving closer to northern Vietnam, airlines have canceled or adjusted multiple domestic and international flights to ensure passenger and crew safety.

The wind force of Wipha was similar to Super Typhoon Saola that triggered the Hurricane Signal No 10 two years ago, even though Wipha was less

Typhoon Wipha is the strongest storm to hit Hong Kong in two years, with average wind speeds exceeding 118 kilometers per hour. The last time the No 10 signal was raised was in 2023 when Super Typhoon Saola struck.