21-07-2025

Tropical Storm Wipha Causes Chaos in Southeast Asia

Date: 21-07-2025
Sources: cbsnews.com: 2 | foxnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 2 | theguardian.com: 1
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Summary

Tropical Storm Wipha brought severe weather conditions to Southeast Asia, resulting in a tourist boat capsizing in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, killing at least 34 people, and causing damage in the Philippines, Taiwan, and southern China. The storm is expected to strengthen into a typhoon before hitting China's coast.

Key Points

  • Tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, killing at least 34 people
  • Tropical Storm Wipha caused damage in the Philippines, Taiwan, and southern China
  • Storm is expected to strengthen into a typhoon before hitting China's coast

Articles in this Cluster

Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam during thunderstorm, leaving at least 34 dead - CBS News

A tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, resulting in at least 34 deaths and 8 missing persons. The boat was carrying 48 passengers and 5 crew members, mostly tourists from Hanoi, including around 20 children. Rescue efforts saved 11 people, with a 14-year-old boy being rescued after being trapped for four hours. A tropical storm is expected to hit the area next week.
Entities: Vietnam, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, CBS News, VNExpressTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Tropical storm Wipha threatens southern China after slamming Taiwan and the Philippines - CBS News

Tropical Storm Wipha is forecast to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China's coast on Sunday, prompting flight and ferry cancellations in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong. The storm has already crossed the Philippines, causing damage and prompting warnings of gale-force winds and possible flooding in low-lying coastal areas.
Entities: Tropical Storm Wipha, Taiwan, Philippines, China, Hong KongTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

At least 34 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay | Fox News

A tourist boat named Wonder Seas capsized in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay during a sudden thunderstorm on July 19, 2025, resulting in at least 34 deaths and eight missing persons. The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members. Rescue teams saved 11 people, including two children, and are continuing to search for the missing.
Entities: Wonder Seas, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, Quang Ninh Province, Bai Chay HospitalTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Ha Long Bay: At least 37 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam | World News | Sky News

A tourist boat carrying 53 people, including 20 children, capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, due to strong winds from Storm Wipha, resulting in at least 37 deaths and 11 survivors. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate missing individuals and confirm the nationalities of the tourists.
Entities: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, Storm Wipha, The Wonder Sea, HanoiTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Man tells of escape from capsized Ha Long Bay tourist boat | World News | Sky News

A tourist boat, Wonder Sea, capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, during a sudden thunderstorm on a sightseeing tour, resulting in at least 35 deaths and four missing people. A survivor, Dang Anh Tuan, recounted his escape by swimming out through an underwater window, while others clung to the capsized boat awaiting rescue.
Entities: Ha Long Bay, Wonder Sea, Dang Anh Tuan, Vietnam, HanoiTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Weather tracker: Mediterranean heatwave sparks concern for marine life | Environment | The Guardian

A severe heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea has raised concerns among scientists about its impact on marine life, with sea surface temperatures off the coast of Mallorca exceeding 30C since late June. Meanwhile, South Korea experienced torrential rain and landslides, resulting in four deaths and over 7,000 evacuations. Tropical Storm Wipha brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of south-east Asia, affecting the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China.
Entities: Mediterranean Sea, Spain, Portugal, Mallorca, AlgarveTone: analyticalSentiment: negativeIntent: inform