Typhoon Bualoi Kills 9, Causes Widespread Damage Across Central Vietnam

Typhoon Bualoi has caused severe destruction across central and northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 12 deaths and widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and transportation. The storm brought powerful winds that tore off roofs and collapsed houses in Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, and Ninh Binh, while heavy rains flooded villages and isolated communities in provinces like Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Quang Tri. In Hanoi, strong gusts and rain disrupted traffic and caused debris to scatter, complicating the morning commute. Authorities responded by evacuating residents from high-risk areas prone to landslides and flash floods, closing schools, and deploying police to manage traffic and block dangerous roads. The storm, which originated over the Philippines where it caused significant casualties and displacement, made landfall in Vietnam moving west-northwest with sustained winds reaching levels 9 to 11. Heavy rains continue to threaten crops and infrastructure amid ongoing power cuts and flight disruptions in the region.