Northern Vietnam is reeling from deadly storms brought on by Tropical Storm Wipha, which unleashed widespread destruction before weakening into a tropical depression.

Authorities confirmed one death and at least one person missing after torrential rain and powerful winds battered Nghe An province — one of the worst-hit regions. A 59-year-old man was killed when a tree crashed onto his home, while a woman was swept away by rising floodwaters and remains unaccounted for. Four others were reported injured.

The storm, which made landfall early Tuesday with wind speeds reaching 102 kilometers per hour, triggered flash floods, landslides, and extensive property damage across multiple northern provinces. Crops were destroyed, roads collapsed, and entire villages were cut off from power and communication lines.

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Emergency crews evacuated nearly 400 families from landslide-prone areas as mudslides and flooding engulfed remote communities. Schools were damaged, farming operations came to a standstill, and airports faced temporary closures due to severe weather conditions.

Meanwhile, the impact of Wipha extended beyond Vietnam. In neighboring Thailand, relentless rainfall caused rivers to overflow, flooding homes across several northern provinces. Over 350 residents have been affected so far, with authorities warning of potential flash floods and landslides in the coming days.

As Wipha continues to weaken, officials are assessing the full scale of the devastation, bracing for further disruptions from the lingering effects of the storm.

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