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Tropical Storm Wipha makes landfall in Vietnam; heavy rains persist in Philippines, Asia News
HANOI/MANILA — Tropical storm Wipha weakened after making landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday (July 23), with authorities on alert due to heavy rains that could cause flooding and mudslides, as the Philippines struggled with monsoon downpours that began last week. Wipha hit the northern provinces of Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa early on Tuesday (July 22) afternoon with wind speeds of up to 74kph (46mph), slowing from around 100kph on its approach, the national weather forecasting agency said. With a long coastline facing the South China Sea, Vietnam is prone to typhoons that are often deadly and Wipha is the first major storm to hit this year. Heavy rains of up to 50cm were forecast to continue until Wednesday morning, and authorities warned people to watch out for landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in urban areas. Around 350,000 soldiers were put on standby. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had put coastal provinces on emergency footing as Wipha neared, with residents nervous after the devastation of Typhoon Yagi, which last year killed around 300 people and caused US$3.3 billion (S$4.2 billion) of damage. "I have learnt from last year's mistakes, when we underestimated Yagi," Ngo Van Thuong, a 40-year-old warehouse manager in Ha Long City, told Reuters as the storm neared. "Doorways and roofs are places that need more attention, and, since yesterday, I have also put sandbags on top of the roof," Thuong said. A fishing boat in Quang Ninh province capsized early on Tuesday, but all nine of the fishermen on board were saved, the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported. Airlines cancelled and rescheduled dozens of flights, and some airport, port and train services were suspended, though state media reported that airports in Quang Ninh and Haiphong had resumed operations on Tuesday afternoon. Photos on state media showed empty streets in the capital in Hanoi, where many workplaces were closed on Tuesday, including the US embassy. "We haven't forgotten about Yagi, and have taken extra measures to cope with Wipha," said a resident of Cat Ba Island in Haiphong. Flooding, closures in Philippines In the Philippines, Wipha has intensified already torrential monsoon rains, triggering knee-to waist-deep flooding across parts of the country and forcing a second day of school closures, flight cancellations and the suspension of government work. Thousands of families remain in evacuation centres as relentless rains, which swept through the country's north last week, continue to batter the country. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, currently on an official visit to the United States, said government agencies had been mobilised to provide assistance. "Relief goods are ready and are being delivered to affected areas, along with medical teams," Marcos said in a recorded message. "We're ensuring transport, electricity, and water supplies are stable for those affected." On Sunday, Wipha, then at full typhoon strength, barrelled across Hong Kong and southern China. As the storm passed Hong Kong, more than 110mm of rain fell within three hours and maximum wind gusts exceeded 167 kph at some points, prompting authorities to issue their highest storm warning. [[nid:720447]]
AsiaOne
30-06-2025
- General
- AsiaOne
Plane wing tears into another plane's tail in Vietnam airport, 4 pilots suspended, Asia News
Four pilots in Vietnam have been suspended after two planes came into contact with each other on the ground at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport last Friday (June 27), according to multiple reports by Vietnamese media. The planes belong to Vietnam Airlines. In a video of the incident, the wing of a Boeing 787 can be seen gliding by the rear end of a stationary Airbus A321 as it travels across the taxiway. The B787's wing then comes into contact with the A321's rear rudder, causing it to bend as the B787 pushes forward. The B787 stops briefly— but then continues forward, further bending the A321's rudder and causing the entire plane to rotate slightly on the spot. The rudder soon gives way and the wing slices through it, exiting on the other side as the B787 continues to taxi. The B787 then comes to a stop shortly after as the video ends. According to Vietnamese publication Nguoi Lao Dong last Friday, the incident occurred around 2.20pm (3.20pm, Singapore time), causing damage to both the B787's right wingtip and the A321's vertical tail and rudder. Both crew and all 386 passengers were brought back to the terminal safely and put on replacement flights to continue their journey, Nguoi Lao Dong reported. Debris was spotted at the scene, which was cleared by 3.30pm later that afternoon. "Immediately after the incident, Noi Bai International Airport coordinated with relevant units to inspect the scene, towed the two planes to a safe parking position, cleared and cleaned the taxiways S and S3," a spokesperson for the airport said, according to Vietnamese publication Quang Ninh. Four pilots suspended Four pilots have been suspended pending investigation, Vietnamese publication Dan Tri reported last Saturday. An independent investigation team was also put together to work with the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to determine the cause of the incident. Nguoi Lao Dong also reported that the CAAV assessed the incident as a serious incident, designating it "level B". This means that the incident has caused compromised safety leading to temporary closure of runways, taxiways, aircraft parking lots or temporary closure of airports. Security measures stepped up On Sunday (June 29), the CAAV issued urgent instructions to step up inspection, evaluation and internal monitoring on flights as well as review operational procedures to improve safety, Vietnamese publication Lang Son reported. Pilots must comply with standard operating procedures during taxiing, take-off and landing such as conducting taxiway meetings before each flight or increasing observation during taxiing, it said. [[nid:719534]] khooyihang@
