Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha
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Typhoon Wipha forced Vietnam Airlines to adjust flights to and from Hong Kong on July 20, with more delays possible.
Typhoon Wipha started building up at sea before hitting Hong Kong and China and making its way towards Vietnam. Video credit: CSU/CIRA & JMA/JAXA
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.