Overview

• Rescue teams have recovered 34 bodies and rescued 11 survivors since the tourist boat capsized on July 19
• The vessel carrying 53 people, including over 20 children from Hanoi, capsized after a sudden gust of wind
• Tropical storm Wipha has intensified to force-9 winds with gusts up to force 12 and is expected to bring heavy rains, floods and landslides
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued urgent alerts and directed authorities to monitor vessels and implement emergency plans
• Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed condolences and ordered intensified search and rescue operations under defense and public security ministries