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Embassy of SwedenHanoi, Vietnam

Local time 3:10 AM

Aftermath of Typhoon YAGI

09 Sep 2024

In the aftermath of the typhoon Yagi there is a significant risk of flash floods, landslides and road closures in the northern parts of Vietnam. Swedish citizens in the area are asked to exercise great caution, follow instructions from local authorities and to always follow the development of events via local news.

  • Example of local media with information in English: VnExpress and Vietnam News
  • On Vietnam’s National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control English webage you can find information about the development of events after the typhoon. For more detailed and updated information, visit Vietnam's National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control Vietnamese website.
  • Download the UD Resklar app to stay up-to-date on your destination and get up-to-date travel information right in your pocket. On the government's website there is information on how to download the app: UD Resklar – travel information directly in your pocket.

Swedish travelers are always advised to register on the Swedish List so the Foreign Ministry or the embassy can contact you in the event of a consular crisis. Important information is sent out via e-mail to people registered as being in Vietnam on the Swedish list.

If you are in an urgent emergency situation, call UD-jouren: +46 (0) 8 405 50 05

Last updated 10 Sep 2024, 11.02 AM