Typhoon Wipha Approaches Vietnam: TMICORP Steps Up to Secure Global Supply Amid Storm Disruptions

What’s Happening: Typhoon Wipha & Its Expected Impact

At 4:00 a.m. on July 21, the storm center was in the northern area of Leizhou Peninsula (China), about 275km east of Quang Ninh-Hai Phong. The strongest wind is level 9, gusting to level 11. The storm is moving to the West Southwest, at a speed of 15-20km/h.

At 4:00 a.m. on July 22, storm No. 3 WIPHA moved in a West-Southwest direction at a speed of about 15 km/h and was likely to strengthen. At this time, storm No. 3 was in the northern Gulf of Tonkin, storm intensity level 10-11, gust level 14.

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At 4:00 a.m. on July 23, storm No. 3 moved West Southwest at a speed of 10-15 km/h and gradually weakened into a tropical depression over the mainland of Hung Yen - Thanh Hoa provinces.

Warning of the impact of storm number 3

Due to the impact of storm No. 3, the northwest sea area of the North East Sea has strong winds of level 7-8, near the storm center, level 9, gusting to level 11; waves 4.0-6.0m high, very rough seas.

On land: From the evening and night of July 21, coastal areas from Quang Ninh to Nghe An will have winds gradually increasing to level 7-9, near the storm center level 10-11, gusting to level 14; inland areas strong winds level 6, gusting to level 7-8. Winds of level 10-11 can knock down trees, electric poles, and rip off roofs, causing very heavy damage.

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From July 21 to July 23, in the Northeast region, the Northern Delta, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, there will be heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 200-350mm, locally over 600mm; other places in the Northern region and Ha Tinh will have moderate rain, heavy rain, locally very heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 100-200mm, locally over 300mm.

Warning of risk of heavy rain (>150mm/3h). Heavy rain in a short period of time can cause flash floods, landslides in mountainous areas, and flooding in low-lying areas.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storms of level 12, 13, 14, and 15 have extremely large destructive power; extremely strong waves, sinking ships with large loads, will be a disaster if not prevented.

Anticipated Impacts on Logistics & Food Supply

The combination of strong winds, flooding, and rough seas will likely cause challenges in transportation, electricity, and food supply chains. Previous storms like Wutip and Typhoon Yagi disrupted manufacturing and logistics networks, causing weeks‑long factory closures and export delays. Faced with these reliable forecasts, TMICORP is proactively preparing for potential disruptions to ensure timely production and delivery.

Ahead of Typhoon WIPHA, TMICORP proactively suspended all on-site operations at the factory to ensure the safety of our workers. Preventive measures were taken to reinforce and secure the facility against potential damage. At the same time, all office staff were instructed to work from home, prioritizing their safety while maintaining business continuity. Our highest commitment remains the well-being of our people and the resilience of our operations.

Immediately after Typhoon WIPHA passed, all staff and workers promptly will return to work to ensure production continuity and meet delivery deadlines as committed. With a strong sense of responsibility and thorough preparation, we’ve maintained supply chain stability and remain dedicated to supporting our customers through every challenge.

Conclusion

With Typhoon Wipha expected to make landfall over Northern Vietnam between July 21–22, bringing winds of up to 117 km/h and intense rainfall, the nation is on high alert. In response, TMICORP has swiftly elevated production of canned fruits, chili sauce, and dried goods to secure supply and protect customer interests. Through pre-storm harvesting, extended factory hours, and strengthened logistics, TMICORP ensures that its high-quality food products remain available, reliable, and timely—even under extreme weather.