Weather Alert Update – Typhoon Yagi
Location: North-East Vietnam
Typhoon Yagi is expected to weaken into a tropical storm. The Embassy is closely monitoring reports of road closures, flood warnings, and infrastructure damage. American citizens are advised to avoid traveling through the affected areas due to the significant risk posed by damaged power lines and infrastructure.
Our deepest condolences go out to the families affected by this tragic event.
Please stay tuned to local news sources for further updates.
Actions to Take:
- Do not travel to the storm-affected areas.
- Monitor the local news for updates.
- Check your emergency kit to ensure you have needed medicines and other supplies.
- Seek secure shelter.
- Protect your important documents including your passport.
- Keep your family at home informed about your safety and welfare.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program at step.state.gov
- Monitor the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center (https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/jtwc.html) and the Vietnam National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting(https://www.nchmf.gov.vn/kttv/) for updated storm tracking information.
- Monitor our website athttps://vn.usembassy.gov/or travel.state.gov or follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @travelgov. We will issue updated messages and information specific to the circumstances.
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