Summary
Typhoon Bualoi hit Vietnam, causing the deaths of at least nine people and leaving 17 missing. The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, leading to floods, power outages, and damage to homes. Vietnam evacuated over 28,500 people as the storm moved across the country and into Laos.
Key Facts
- Typhoon Bualoi hit Vietnam early on a Monday.
- The storm caused at least nine deaths and left 17 people missing.
- Strong winds and rain led to flooding, damaged homes, and disrupted roads.
- In Ninh Binh province, six people died when strong winds collapsed houses.
- 347,000 households lost electricity before the storm made landfall.
- Over 28,500 people were evacuated by the Vietnamese government.
- Airports in central Vietnam closed, causing flight cancellations and delays.
- The typhoon previously caused 20 deaths in the Philippines.
