After claiming more than 1 200 lives in Philippines, Haiyan is about to make landfall in Vietnam as a strong typhoon system. A wide spread area of Vietnam will likely see typhoon strength winds, heavy rainfall and the threat of storm surge. Landfall is expected between Hue and Hanoi during the early hours of November 10, 2013.
Typhoon Krosa and Tropical Storm 30W have already soaked Vietnam in the past week so any additional heavy rainfall from Haiyan will lead to flooding and mudslides. Maximum rainfall amount of 75-150 mm (3-6 inches) is expected across northern Vietnam and southern China.