Informing Lao Dong Newspaper on the morning of July 21, a representative of the Railway Corporation said that they should focus on responding to storm No. 3 (Storm WIPHA). Vietnam Railway Corporation requires:
Units closely monitor forecasts and warnings from specialized agencies on weather developments and management directives of Vietnam Railway Corporation.
Units proactively work to prevent, combat and overcome the consequences when incidents occur. Prepare human resources, equipment and spare materials to promptly repair and overcome damage to railway infrastructure caused by heavy rain, ensuring safe train travel and smooth railway transportation.
The Steering Committees for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control of Region 1.2 strengthen the inspection of vulnerable locations; urge and direct units to strictly implement the duty regime, and guard vulnerable locations that are potentially at risk of being affected by bad weather.
The Railway Infrastructure Management Board and Sub-Departments of regions 1 and 2 monitor weather developments, proactively organize inspections and direct units to focus on human resources, materials, and equipment to proactively respond when incidents occur.
Units monitor weather developments and regularly report the situation to the Standing Committee of the Railway Prevention, Control and Search and Rescue Command of Vietnam Railway Corporation (REUMA).
According to information from Vietjet, updated on July 21, 2025, due to the impact of storm Wipha, some flights to and from Quang Ninh and Hai Phong had to adjust their flight plans on July 21, 2025.
Temporarily suspending 8 flights as follows:
VJ232 Ho Chi Minh City - Van Don route
VJ233 Van Don - Ho Chi Minh City route
VJ290/VJ1278/VJ1284 Ho Chi Minh City - Hai Phong route
VJ291/VJ1275/VJ1285 Hai Phong - Ho Chi Minh City route
Some other flights are affected.
Vietjet would like to note some things to passengers after having a flight plan during this time:
Check your flight schedule and weather before arriving at the airport. Some flights may be suspended or have their flight times changed due to the impact of the storm.
Passengers should proactively follow information about their flight in the "My Flight" section on the website www.vietjetair.com, Vietjet phone application
At Vietnam Airlines, the airline said that due to the impact of Typhoon Wipha (Typhoon No. 3) in the Hong Kong area (China), Vietnam Airlines Group (including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO) adjusted the plan to operate some flights on July 21 to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Vietnam Airlines will cancel flights VN1188, VN7188, VN7189, VN7056, VN7057 between Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong; VN1856, VN1857 between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao.
On July 21, Pacific Airlines will adjust the departure time earlier than planned for flights BL6440, BL6441 between Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, to ensure take-off and landing time at Cat Bi airport before 12:00 noon. The airline will also cancel flights BL6520 and BL6521 on this route during the day.
For July 22, flights operated by Vietnam Airlines Group at Cat Bi airport will depart after 12:00.
In addition, many domestic and international flights on July 21 and 22 of Vietnam Airlines Group will be affected by Typhoon Wipha.
Vietnam Airlines Group informed that flight times may continue to be adjusted according to the development of the storm. The updated information will be announced by the airline through the media and contacted in the passenger's booking documents.
Vietnam Airlines Group recommends that passengers wear seat belts throughout the flight, especially in complicated weather conditions. Proactively installing seat belts, even when the signal lights are turned off, is an important measure to help reduce the risk of the aircraft encountering air disturbances. Air or contact Vietjet at the airport if needed.
