Travellers to Vietnam have been warned to “expect travel disruption” as a tropical storm approaches tourist hotspots on its northern coast. Storm Wipha is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding when it makes landfall on Tuesday.

The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning for travellers to Vietnam as a typhoon approaching its northern coast is likely to cause disruption. Storm Wipha was expected to make landfall today (Tuesday) and bring with it powerful winds and heavy rainfall, heightening the risk of flash flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam’s mountainous areas.