Overview

• The tourist boat Wonder Sea capsized in Ha Long Bay around midday as severe gusts struck Quang Ninh province
• Rescue teams have recovered 11 survivors and retrieved at least 28 bodies while dozens of passengers remain missing
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ordered emergency plans, vessel monitoring and preemptive evacuations in northern and coastal provinces
• The Vietnam Meteorological Authority reports tropical storm Wipha has reached force-9 winds with gusts up to force 12 in the South China Sea Wipha is forecast to unleash torrential rains, floods and landslides across northern and coastal areas over the coming days