At least 11 people have been killed and hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed after Typhoon Bualoi swept through central and northern Vietnam, state media reported. Dozens remain missing or injured as rescuers continue to search for survivors.
The typhoon made landfall on Sunday night, unleashing floods, washing away bridges, and ripping roofs from buildings before weakening as it moved into neighbouring Laos. Nearly 30,000 people were evacuated ahead of the storm, while dozens of flights were delayed or cancelled over the weekend.
Among the missing are 17 fishermen whose boats were struck by powerful waves. Residents described a night of fear as winds battered homes. “I stayed awake the whole night fearing the door would be pulled off by strong winds,” one resident in Nghe An province told Reuters.
Bualoi, with winds of up to 117 km/h (73 mph) at landfall, weakened to 74 km/h (46 mph) as it crossed into Laos, according to Vietnam’s weather agency. The storm also triggered blackouts in Ha Tinh province and flooded farmlands across the region. Authorities warn that 200–350mm of rain is expected in northern Vietnam through Tuesday, with some areas potentially receiving up to 500mm.
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