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Typhoon Bualoi Makes Landfall in Vietnam, Leaving One Dead and Fishermen Missing

Officials warn of life-threatening flooding following a rapid approach that forced widespread shutdowns.

Overview

  • Authorities said the storm came ashore in Nghe An early Monday with winds near 117 kph, then weakened to about 88 kph as it moved inland.
  • State media reported one death in Hue after flooding, while 12 fishermen were missing off Quang Tri after four boats sank; several crew were rescued.
  • The government evacuated more than 28,500 people before landfall and had earlier mobilised roughly 100,000 personnel to support larger planned relocations.
  • Operations were suspended at four coastal airports, including Danang, with hundreds of flights cancelled or delayed and additional changes expected.
  • Central provinces saw flooding, roof damage and stranded vessels before landfall as forecasters warned of storm surge, flash floods and landslides through Oct. 1; Bualoi had killed at least 10 people in the Philippines last week.