Vietnam
Warnings and insurance
Typhoon Yagi
Typhoon Yagi is expected to make its way through Northern Vietnam between 6-8 September with the risk of high winds, heavy rain, potential flooding, and landslides.
Monitor local news reports and, if relevant, stay in touch with your tour operator and/or airline. Follow the advice of the local authorities and your hotel, including any evacuation orders. orders. The local authorities have ordered northern Vietnamese airports to suspend services on Saturday 7 September as follows: Van Don airport in northern Quang Ninh Province from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Cat Bi airport of Hai Phong from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Tho Xuan airport of central Thanh Hoa Province from noon to 10 p.m. Authorities in Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh and Nghe An are expected to enforce sea bans from Friday 6 September.
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Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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