Typhoon Bualoi Kills 22, Leaves Dozens Missing Across Central Vietnam

Typhoon Bualoi struck Vietnam's north-central coast with sustained winds around 73-83 mph, causing significant destruction, fatalities, and missing persons. The storm led to at least 12 deaths and over 20 missing, with heavy rains causing floods and landslides that isolated communities and threatened hydropower reservoirs. Extensive evacuations were conducted, with over 250,000 people moved to safer areas, and critical infrastructure including airports and power supplies were disrupted, with thousands of homes damaged or flooded. Bualoi caused widespread damage to homes, flooded vast agricultural areas, and resulted in power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of households. The typhoon followed closely after another storm, exacerbating the region's vulnerability due to already saturated ground and increasing risks of flash floods and landslides. The storm's rapid approach and prolonged inland presence made it one of the most severe to hit the area in decades, with relief efforts ongoing amid continued threats.