Typhoon Bualoi Causes Havoc in Vietnam: Fatalities, Missing Persons, and Massive Evacuations

Typhoon Bualoi has caused significant damage and disruption in central Vietnam, resulting in one confirmed death, four missing individuals, and the evacuation of over 28,000 people. Local authorities reported the evacuation figures across several provinces, including Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, and Quang Tri. Details from the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention highlight the scale of the evacuation operations. A woman in Hue died after being caught in floodwaters, and her body was later recovered. Search and rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing individuals in Quang Tri and Da Nang. Preliminary assessments indicate that eighty-six homes have been damaged. Air travel has been significantly impacted, with several airports forced to cancel or delay flights. The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting provided information about the typhoon’s location and predicted landfall, which is expected to bring powerful winds. Coastal regions from northern Quang Tri to Thanh Hoa are expected to experience the strongest winds. In preparation for the storm, hotels, restaurants, and tourist services have been closed, and residents in vulnerable coastal areas have been evacuated. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in the coming days, raising the risk of severe flooding and widespread disruption across the north-central and northern regions. Residents are urged to stay safe by remaining indoors, avoiding unnecessary travel, and following evacuation orders issued by authorities.