HANOI: Typhoon Wipha (designated as Typhoon No.3 in Vietnam) has caused widespread destruction across several northern and north-central provinces, damaging hundreds of homes, submerging over 119,000ha of rice paddies and triggering multiple dyke incidents.

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.

Yes, Vietnam Airlines and its affiliate, Pacific Airlines, have announced multiple flight changes due to Typhoon Wipha, mainly between Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong. The Group also cautioned that multiple domestic and international flights on July 21 and 22 may experience delays and schedule disruptions due to the typhoon.

From July 20 to 29, Typhoon No. 3 (Wipha) is forecast to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to northern Vietnam and north-central provinces, especially from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh. The central region will see a gradual decline in heat, while the southern region is expected to experience afternoon and evening rain.

The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Vietnam's Halong Bay climbed to at least 38 with several people still missing, the government said, as rescuers continued to search for survivors while bracing for the approach of Typhoon Wipha.

Tropical Storm Wipha brought heavy rain and flooding to northern Vietnam, leaving one person dead and another missing, police said Wednesday.