Reports by state media indicate that at least 11 people have been killed and hundreds of houses destroyed or damaged in the heart and north of Vietnam by Typhoon Bualoi. Dozens have gone missing or been injured as the typhoon landed on Sunday evening, inundating roads, sweeping away bridges, and ripping roofs from houses before weakening and advancing into neighbouring Laos. Bualoi has already claimed the lives of over 20 individuals in the Philippines since Friday.
This is the newest storm to reach the area with strong winds and rain. Super Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful storm of 2025, killed a minimum of 28 individuals in northern Philippines and Taiwan prior to reaching Hong Kong and China last week. Typhoon Bualoi brought winds of 117 kilometres per hour when it struck central Vietnam, although as it reached Laos, its peak wind speed reduced to 74 kilometres per hour.
Rescuers Look for Missing Fishermen
Rescue personnel are scouring for 17 fishermen who are among the missing after their vessels were struck by massive waves. Almost 30,000 individuals were relocated out of hazardous zones in Vietnam prior to the typhoon’s arrival, local media said. Dozens of flights were cancelled or delayed throughout the weekend while the storm rolled in.
One resident of Nghe An province informed Reuters that they did not sleep at all last night, afraid the door would be torn off by strong gusts. The central province of Ha Tinh lost complete power after the typhoon destroyed power lines. Heavy rain also swamped fields of crops where farmers plant food.
Government Asks People to Stay Indoors
The typhoon would bring 200-350 millimetres of rain to northern Vietnam from Sunday through Tuesday, state media said. Rainfall in certain areas of the country may amount to 500 millimetres. The government has instructed residents to remain indoors for safety, officials have said. Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Minh Chinh has issued emergency directives to boost rescue and relief efforts, state media said.
Typhoon Ragasa hit southern China last week, where close to two million people had been relocated to safety. Heavy landslides and flooding were caused by the typhoon as it killed 14 individuals in Taiwan when a barrier lake burst its banks. It left the same number of fatalities in the Philippines, where officials reported that the total death toll from Bualoi, Ragasa and another tropical storm in September had increased to 26.
Climate Change Making Storms Worse
Climate change has intensified extreme weather, with typhoons getting more powerful and recurring more frequently. Several fatal storms struck the area in the last few weeks, demonstrating the susceptibility of coastal communities to such increasingly powerful weather events. According to scientists, sea warming releases more energy for typhoons to capitalise on, rendering them more powerful once they reach land.
The consecutive typhoons have stretched thin emergency response capabilities in several nations as they deal with flooding, electricity outages, and search and rescue efforts. Governments are trying to offer shelter, food, and medical services to tens of thousands of displaced individuals while repairing ruined infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
News At Glance
- Typhoon Bualoi killed at least 11 individuals in Vietnam and destroyed hundreds of houses
- Rescuers are looking for 17 fishermen who went missing after their boats were struck by waves
- Almost 30,000 people were evacuated, and dozens of flights were cancelled
- Climate change is intensifying typhoons in the region, making them stronger and more frequent
FAQs
1. How many fatalities resulted from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam?
At least 11 deaths were reported in Vietnam, with dozens injured or missing.
2. How powerful were the winds during the time that the typhoon struck?
The winds of the typhoon were 117 kilometres per hour when it struck Vietnam.
3. How many were evacuated?
Almost 30,000 individuals were evacuated from risky zones prior to the typhoon’s arrival.
4. How much rain will there be?
200-350 millimetres of rain will arrive with the typhoon, some areas receiving as much as 500 millimetres.
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