Tropical storm Wipha was set to cross Vietnam's northern coastline on Tuesday morning, with almost 350,000 soldiers on standby as the state weather agency forecast up to 50 cm (20 inches) of rainfall that could cause flooding and mudslides.

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that knocked out power in parts of Hung Yen Province.

Tropical Storm Wipha slammed into northern Vietnam near Haiphong, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and flash flood threats as it moves inland toward Hanoi and Laos, authorities warned.