Typhoon Wipha whips Vietnam as Philippines flooding displaces thousands
Briefly

Typhoon Wipha is moving towards northern Vietnam after causing heavy rains and fatalities in the Philippines. The storm is currently 60km off Haiphong City, with wind speeds up to 102 kph and potential rainfall reaching 500mm. An estimated 350,000 soldiers are on standby in Vietnam as authorities prepare for flooding and landslides. The typhoon, anticipated to weaken into a low-pressure system by Tuesday night, has already caused significant flooding, displacing tens of thousands in Manila and surrounding areas, with schools and government offices closed due to the crisis.
Typhoon Wipha has left behind devastation in the Philippines, resulting in five deaths and thousands displaced, with severe flooding affecting Manila as the storm approaches Vietnam.
Wipha is located off the coast of Haiphong City, Vietnam, with winds reaching up to 102 kph and predictions of 500mm of rainfall, raising concerns for flooding.
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