Asia News Wrap: This week, Tropical storm Wipha swept across central Vietnam, leaving at least 3 people dead and uprooting over 100,000 residents. The powerful system, packing heavy rains and strong winds, forced widespread evacuations as communities braced for flooding.
Local authorities coordinated large-scale displacements, moving families to temporary shelters and community centres. Emergency responders continue to assess damage in flood-hit areas where roads and farmland remain submerged.
Although Wipha has since weakened, recovery efforts are ramping up. Aid groups are mobilising to deliver essential supplies—and longer-term plans are unfolding to bolster flood defences ahead of the coming monsoon season.
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