Typhoon Bualoi has battered Vietnam with destructive winds and torrential rains, leaving at least 26 people confirmed dead and many more unaccounted for, officials said on Thursday.
The storm unleashed severe flooding and landslides across several provinces, damaging homes, roads, and power lines. Rescue operations are ongoing, but access to some remote areas remains cut off due to blocked highways and collapsed bridges.
Airports in Hanoi and other affected regions saw major disruptions, with dozens of flights delayed or canceled. Authorities have organized mass evacuations from low-lying and landslide-prone zones, moving tens of thousands of residents to temporary shelters.
“Search and rescue teams are working around the clock to locate those missing,” Vietnam’s disaster response agency reported, warning that swollen rivers and unstable hillsides still pose significant risks in the coming days.
Typhoon Bualoi is one of the strongest storms to hit Vietnam this year, striking at the height of the monsoon season. Meteorologists caution that further heavy rainfall could worsen flooding before conditions ease.
The government has called for urgent relief supplies and reinforced cooperation between local authorities and the military to support recovery efforts.