According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the morning of 21/7, Typhoon Wipha had sustained winds of level 9 but was forecast to increase to levels 10-11 as it entered the Gulf of Tonkin. It was expected to directly impact provinces from Quang Ninh to Nghe An.
Northern coastal provinces and cities, including Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, and Thanh Hoa, issued bans on maritime activities and tourism starting 20/7. Specifically, Quang Ninh's ban began at 2 PM, Hai Phong's at 5 PM, and Hung Yen's at 6 PM. Thanh Hoa's ban started at 8 AM on 21/7. The bans will remain in effect until the typhoon no longer poses a threat.
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Tourist activities and entertainment at Sam Son beach (Thanh Hoa) were prohibited from the morning of 21/7. Photo: Le Hoang |
Tourist activities and entertainment at Sam Son beach (Thanh Hoa) were prohibited from the morning of 21/7. Photo: Le Hoang
A representative of the Quang Ninh Museum said that as soon as Typhoon Wipha was announced, the museum implemented safety measures to protect its facilities, learning from the damage caused by Typhoon Yagi in 2024. The museum's technical team was also on standby to handle any arising situations. The museum remained open on 21/7 but planned to close from 22/7 for safety reasons.
The Cat Hai - Phu Long cable car in Hai Phong suspended operations from 5 PM on 20/7. Tourism and entertainment activities in coastal areas and islands of Hai Phong were also prohibited.
In Hanoi, the Department of Culture and Sports instructed communes, wards, the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center, and the management boards of several historical sites, including Hanoi's scenic spots, the Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison, to implement preventative measures against the typhoon and flooding, and to suspend all entertainment and tourism activities during the storm.
These locations were instructed to inspect their electrical systems and develop plans to protect historical and cultural relics. Special attention was given to protecting deteriorated relics at risk of collapse located near rivers and lakes.
In Ninh Binh, early in the afternoon of 21/7, the Department of Tourism issued a document requesting the suspension of all inland waterway tourist transport at tourist sites within the province from 1 PM that day until further notice. All boats serving tourists at the Trang An Eco-tourism Area and the Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area were docked to avoid the storm.
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Boats docked at the Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area. Photo: Le Hoang |
Boats docked at the Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area. Photo: Le Hoang
At Cuc Phuong National Park, Pham Kien Cuong, director of the Center for Environmental Education and Services, announced the suspension of the forest tour from the Ancient Man Cave to the Bong Center and the night wildlife viewing tour. The suspension began at 3 PM on 21/7 until further notice. Other tours in the peripheral conservation area remained operational.
From 21 to 23/7, the Northeast region, the Red River Delta, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An were forecast to experience widespread rainfall of 200-350 mm, with some areas exceeding 600 mm, posing a high risk of flash floods, landslides, and inundation.
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