Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Typhoon Parma forcast to pass south of Hanoi

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Typhoon Parma forcast to pass south of Hanoi

Storm warnings were in effect all along Vietnam’s northern coast on the morning of October 14 as Storm #10 (also known as Typhoon Parma) churned offshore, gathering strength.

Disaster management agencies, well aware of the chaos wrought by #10’s two passes over northern Luzon (Philippines), were taking no chances. Over 20,000 fishing boats had been ordered into port and people in some low-lying areas in the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Nam Dinh had been warned to move to higher ground, according to newspaper reports.

The typhoon, which has followed an erratic track for the past two weeks, was expected to weaken as it neared Vietnam but instead has slowed and gathered strength. The center of the storm is forecast to pass south of Hanoi during the afternoon of October 14, bringing torrential rains to all of Vietnam’s northern region.

VietNamNet/TT

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.