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 - Military units must take swift and decisive action to prepare for the imminent arrival of Typhoon Wipha, aiming to protect the lives and property of the people, the State, and the armed forces,

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.

Storms drenched southern parts of the Chinese mainland on Monday, triggering warnings of flash floods and landslides, a day after Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong.

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.