Impact of Typhoon Yagi on Ha Long Bay and Upcoming Weather in Northern Vietnam

Update 09:51 AM (GMT +7]  09/17/2024

Ha Long Bay has reopened its activities after Typhoon Yagi. While some cruise ships were damaged and need repairs, many services are operational. Travelers are advised to check the status of their bookings as some costs may be slightly higher due to supply chain disruptions.

Pelican Cruise (Ha Long Bay)

Orchid cruises (Ha Long Bay)

Upcoming Weather: The northern regions of Vietnam, including Ha Long, Sapa, Mai Chau, Moc Chau, Hoa Binh, Cao Bang, and Dien Bien, are expected to have favorable weather for travel. However, Central Vietnam is expected to enter its rainy and stormy season starting in October. Visitors should plan accordingly and stay informed.

Tea hill (Moc Chau – Son La)

Update 03:50 AM (GMT +7]  09/14/2024

Currently, Typhoon Yagi has ended, floods have receded from the northern provinces, but the risk of landslides in provinces such as Lao Cai and Yen Bai is still very high, with a high risk of insecurity. The authorities and local people are overcoming the consequences of the storm, including: cleaning the living environment, rebuilding roads and constructions, evacuating people and villages to safer places, reconnecting information lines, electricity and water and normal activities. It is expected to take about 1 month for the affected areas to resume operations and by the end of 2024, they will return to normal operations, although the damage to people, infrastructure and the surrounding environment is very large.

Mường Hum, Bát Xát, Lào Cai Before

Mường Hum, Bát Xát, Lào Cai current

Update 09:50 AM (GMT +7]  09/12/2024

Heavy rains in the northern region have decreased, and while water levels in rivers and areas across the North remain at risk (with many places still above danger level 3, though gradually receding), we can expect the flood situation to end soon. After the flooding comes the period of post-storm recovery, which has severely impacted northern provinces. Roads, transportation infrastructure, electricity, housing, and tourist facilities have been devastated, and there is a possibility of localized, minor disease outbreaks in some areas, as often occurs after major floods.

Floods through houses in northern Vietnam

Floods through houses in northern Vietnam

Update 17:05 (GMT +7]  09/10/2024

Warning of flash floods, landslides, and flooding in mountainous areas of northern Vietnam on September 9 – 10, 2024

Warning of flash floods, landslides, and flooding in mountainous areas of northern Vietnam on September 9 – 10, 2024

In Son La, many locations of traffic jams due to danger and flooding on National Highway 6C, National Highway 32B, National Highway 37, National Highway 43 were opened to traffic after the water receded. Many existing routes in Son La were set with rules for destruction and flooding at 24 locations, and currently 15 locations have not been opened to traffic.

In Lang Son: the national road was displayed as 1B until the afternoon of September 8, but the rules were set at the dangerous location of the positive slope at km30. National Highways 4A and 3B both had 2-3m deep flooding points causing traffic jams.

In Yen Bai: National Highway 32 had a negative slope about 15m long and 3m high at km256+400; the positive slope was mineralized at km147+500 (about 5m long and 7.5m wide). Some locations of small positive slope radiation, with fallen trees, but did not greatly affect the entire traffic.

In Hoa Binh: by the afternoon of September 8, there was a danger of positive slope explosion at 79 locations with a total dangerous volume of about 14,570m3. Of which, there were 5 dangerous positive slope locations on provincial road 433. There were 10 locations with water overflowing from 0.3 – 1m deep, causing traffic jams.

In Dien Bien: two national roads 4H and 279C were dangerously dangerous with positive slopes causing mud to overflow the entire road surface, causing local traffic jams. Units were resolved to open a wave of traffic on the morning of September 8 and continue to handle.

In Lao Cai: heavy rain destroyed the positive slope of road 4D through Sa Pa town with a volume of about 350m3, which has been handled.

Bai Chay tourist area, Quang Ninh heavily affected

Tram Tau (Yen Bai)

4D road (From Lai Chau to Lao Cai)

Update 12:05 (GMT +7] 09/10/2024
As of 2024, the storm season in Vietnam is progressing with significant impact across the northern and central regions. Provinces such as Lai Châu, Yên Bái, Sơn La, Hà Giang, Thanh Hóa, and others face high risks of flash floods and landslides. Tourists are advised to monitor weather conditions closely and follow local authorities’ instructions.

Northern Provinces at Risk: [Update 12:05 (GMT +7] 09/10/2024]

• Lai Châu: Mường Tè, Nậm Nhùn, Phong Thổ, Sìn Hồ, Tam Đường, Tân Uyên
• Điện Biên: Điện Biên, Điện Biên Đông, Mường Nhé, Nậm Pồ, Tủa Chùa, Tuần Giáo, TP. Điện Biên Phủ, TX. Mường Lay
• Sơn La: Bắc Yên, Mai Sơn, Mộc Châu, Mường La, Phù Yên, Quỳnh Nhai, Sông Mã, Sốp Cộp, Thuận Châu, Vân Hồ, TP. Sơn La
• Hòa Bình: Cao Phong, Đà Bắc, Kim Bôi, Lạc Sơn, Lạc Thủy, Lương Sơn, Mai Châu, Tân Lạc, Yên Thủy, TP. Hòa Bình
• Lào Cai: Bắc Hà, Bảo Thắng, Bảo Yên, Bát Xát, Mường Khương, Si Ma Cai, Văn Bàn, TP. Lào Cai, TX. Sa Pa
• Yên Bái: Lục Yên, Mù Cang Chải, Trạm Tấu, Văn Chấn, Văn Yên, Yên Bình, TP. Yên Bái
• Hà Giang: Bắc Mê, Bắc Quang, Đồng Văn, Hoàng Su Phì, Mèo Vạc, Quản Bạ, Quang Bình, Vị Xuyên, Xín Mần, Yên Minh
• Tuyên Quang: Chiêm Hóa, Hàm Yên, Lâm Bình, Na Hang, Sơn Dương, Yên Sơn
• Vĩnh Phúc: Tam Đảo, Tam Dương
• Phú Thọ: Cẩm Khê, Đoan Hùng, Hạ Hòa, Lâm Thao, Tam Nông, Tân Sơn, Thanh Ba, Thanh Sơn, Yên Lập, TP. Việt Trì, TX. Phú Thọ
• Bắc Kạn: Ba Bể, Bạch Thông, Chợ Đồn, Chợ Mới, Na Rì, Ngân Sơn, Pác Nặm
• Thái Nguyên: Đại Từ, Định Hóa, Đồng Hỷ, Phú Lương, TP. Thái Nguyên, TX. Phổ Yên
• Cao Bằng: Bảo Lạc, Bảo Lâm, Nguyên Bình
• Bắc Giang: Hiệp Hòa, Lạng Giang, Lục Nam, Lục Ngạn, Sơn Động, Tân Yên, Yên Dũng, Yên Thế, TX. Việt Yên
• Quảng Ninh: Ba Chẽ, Bình Liêu, Đầm Hà, Hải Hà, Tiên Yên, TP. Cẩm Phả, TP. Hạ Long, TP. Móng Cái, TP. Uông Bí, TX. Đông Triều, TX. Quảng Yên
• Thanh Hóa: Bá Thước, Cẩm Thủy, Lang Chánh, Mường Lát, Ngọc Lặc, Như Xuân, Quan Hóa, Quan Sơn, Thạch Thành, Thường Xuân

Muong Hoa wilderness, Sapa, Lao Cai

Resort villa damaged by storm Yagi (Ha Long, Quang Ninh)

Cruise ships and yachts damaged and sunk at Tuan Chau Imperial City, Ha Long, Quang Ninh

Tourists planning a trip from now until the end of the year should be aware of potential disruptions caused by Typhoon Yagi. This includes damage to popular resorts, sightseeing areas, and other travel services. If you have plans to visit Vietnam during this time, please contact VietnamAmusingTours to confirm the status of your destination and services or for alternative travel options to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation.