Typhoon Wipha Kills Three, Floods Thousands Across Vietnam

Tropical Storm Wipha has caused severe flooding, landslides, and damage across northern and central Vietnam, particularly in Nghe An province, resulting in at least three deaths, one missing person, and multiple injuries. The storm brought heavy rains and sustained winds that damaged or submerged thousands of homes, disrupted power supplies, and led to evacuations in landslide-prone areas. Crops and infrastructure suffered extensive damage, with thousands of hectares of rice and cash crops destroyed, and communities cut off due to road damage and power outages. Authorities warned of continued heavy rainfall in northern Vietnam, increasing the risk of further floods and landslides. The storm also affected neighboring Thailand, causing flooding but no casualties reported. These impacts underscore the vulnerability of Vietnam's coastline to tropical storms, which frequently result in significant human and economic tolls.