Typhoon Wipha, after causing five deaths and widespread displacement in the Philippines, is moving towards northern Vietnam. As of Tuesday, 2023-10-24, 23:00 GMT, Wipha was 60km off the coast of Haiphong City, Vietnam, with wind speeds of up to 102 kph. Vietnam has 350,000 soldiers on standby, anticipating up to 500mm of rainfall and potential flooding and landslides. Wipha is expected to weaken into a low-pressure system after making landfall in Hung Yen and Ninh Binh provinces. In the Philippines, flooding in Manila caused by torrential rains following the typhoon led to the evacuation of tens of thousands, with schools and government offices closed. At least two people are missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Caloocan City. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in the Philippines reports five deaths and seven missing as of Monday, 2023-10-23.

Impact Statement: Typhoon Wipha's impact highlights the ongoing threat of severe weather events in Southeast Asia, exacerbated by climate change, causing significant loss of life and displacement.