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Typhoon Bualoi Slams Central Vietnam, Leaving At Least 12 Dead and 17 Missing

Vietnam now shifts to search-and-rescue as Bualoi weakens inland.

Overview

  • The storm made landfall early Monday around Ha TinhNghe An with peak winds near 117 km/h, then weakened over land while tracking toward Laos.
  • State media reported at least 12 deaths and 17 fishermen missing after multiple boats went down off Quang Tri, with casualty figures still being updated.
  • Authorities ordered large-scale evacuations and shut four coastal airports, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays.
  • More than 347,000 households lost power as winds tore roofs, toppled poles and flooded streets, with damage reported to homes, schools and roads.
  • Forecasters warn of continued heavy rain of up to 500–600 mm, dangerous surf and storm surges over a meter, keeping flood and landslide risks elevated through Oct. 1.