Typhoon Bualoi Leaves Twelve Dead in Vietnam

(MENAFN) Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in northern-central Vietnam early on Monday, unleashing torrential rain and widespread flooding, damaging homes, and leaving at least 12 people dead, according to reports from local media.

The majority of fatalities occurred in northern Ninh Binh province, where nine people lost their lives. Three additional victims were reported in Thanh Hoa, Hue, and Da Nang cities, as confirmed by media.

Meanwhile, 17 fishermen have gone missing after three fishing boats lost contact in the storm's aftermath.

Though the storm has made landfall, the National Hydrometeorological Agency warned that the threat of severe rainfall, flooding, and landslides remains high in the coming days. The agency also reported that one person was confirmed dead in floodwaters in Hue city, while 12 fishermen are feared lost after four fishing boats were capsized by massive waves off Quang Tri province.

As of 8 a.m. local time (0100 GMT), Bualoi was passing over Nghe An province, with wind speeds weakening to 88 kilometers (54 miles) per hour, down from 117 kilometers (72 miles) per hour when the typhoon initially made landfall.

Authorities issued warnings of widespread flooding from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh provinces and a significant risk of flash floods and landslides in the western areas of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh. There is also concern about localized flooding in the southern part of the Northern Delta due to ongoing heavy rainfall.

Ahead of the cyclone’s arrival, nearly 30,000 people were evacuated, and the storm forced the cancellation or delay of hundreds of flights, with four major airports in central Vietnam shut down.

Bualoi, also known as "storm No. 10," has become the fastest-moving storm ever recorded in the East Sea, traversing over 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) in just two days, from September 26 to September 28, directly impacting the northern and central regions of the country.

The storm is expected to continue its west-northwestward path at a speed of around 20 kilometers (12 miles) per hour for the next few hours. By Monday evening, it is forecast to weaken into a tropical depression and eventually dissipate into a low-pressure area.

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