Britons have been issued a travel warning for Vietnam as the country braces for Storm Wipha.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has today warned the storm is on approach to northern Vietnam, bringing a threat of flooding and travel disruption.

It is expected to make landfall on Tuesday, July 22.Tourist hotspots, including Ha Long Bay, Ha Noi, and Ninh Binh are forecast to be affected.

The FCDO said: "You should expect heavy rainfall, strong winds, flooding and mudslides in affected areas in the days after landfall."You should expect travel disruption and should follow advice from local authorities."A number of flights in Vietnam have been cancelled as a result of the storm.Vietnam Airlines said it would today cancel flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, including VN1188, VN7188, VN7189, VN7056, VN7057, VN1186, VN1187, to "ensure the safety of passengers and crew".

<img data-id="fixed-image" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/hanoi-vietnam.jpg?id=61246872&amp;width=980" alt="Hanoi, Vietnam" width="100%" height="auto">GETTY | Hanoi in Vietnam is among the areas forecast to be affected by the storm

The storm is set to bring strong winds and flooding{ai:summary}The UK has issued a travel warning for Vietnam as Storm Wipha approaches, expected to make landfall on July 22. The storm poses risks of flooding and travel disruptions in northern regions, including popular tourist spots like Ha Long Bay and Hanoi.Vietnam Airlines has already canceled several flights to ensure passenger safety. Travelers are advised to expect heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible mudslides, and to heed local authorities' guidance. #society

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