Vietnam is expecting 500mm of rainfall as Typhoon Wipha approaches the northern coast after skirting the Philippines.

HANOI, Vietnam -- Vietnam braced for Typhoon Wipha on Monday as coastal provinces were placed on emergency alert and airlines canceled flights ahead of the storm’s expected landfall early Tuesday.

Typhoon Wipha has made landfall in northern Vietnam, prompting large-scale emergency preparedness, after deadly floods and heavy rain in the Philippines left at least five dead and thousands displaced.

Tropical Storm Wipha slammed into northern Vietnam near Haiphong, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and flash flood threats as it moves inland toward Hanoi and Laos, authorities warned.

La tormenta tropical Wipha tocó tierra el martes en el norte de Vietnam y llevó fuertes vientos y lluvias intensas a partes de las

Severe storm Wipha to hit Vietnam today as heavy rain and strong winds batter Thailand. Flash floods and 4m waves expected in coastal areas. BANGKOK — Thailand is expected to experience heavy rainfall,

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.

The accident took place around 2 p.m. local time on Saturday, soon after Typhoon Wipha entered the South China Sea.