Two men in the Philippines wading neck-deep in water after roads became flooded from tropical Storm Wipha

Macau gaming regulators ordered casinos to remain open during a weekend typhoon that triggered the highest tropical storm warning.

MARIKINA CITY, Philippines (Reuters) – Typhoon Wipha had caused five deaths, left seven people missing and affected more than 800,000 people in the Philippines, according to the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, as of 08:00 am on Monday.

As of July 20 morning, three people were reported dead in the Philippines, while three were injured and three others missing due to the effects of Wipha.

Typhoon Wipha, despite not making landfall, has caused widespread damage and loss in the Philippines, killing five people and leaving seven missing. According to the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council,

Typhoon Wipha disrupted travel and daily life across Hong Kong and southern China today, grounding over 400 flights and affecting around 80,000 passengers in Hong Kong alone. Hundreds more flights were delayed in nearby cities. High winds toppled trees, injuring 26 people, and… pic.twitter.com/79U0q0vgiy

Vietnam is preparing for Typhoon Wipha, with emergency alerts in coastal provinces and flight cancellations. The typhoon threatens to bring severe weather, including heavy winds and floods, to northern mountainous regions and urban areas.

Tropical Storm Crising (international name: Wipha) maintained its strength after passing close to Sta. Ana, Cagayan on Friday evening, said the state weather bureau. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.