US EditionTyphoon Bualoi Kills Dozens in Vietnam and Philippines
Typhoon Bualoi caused over 35 deaths, damaged thousands of homes, and led to the evacuation of more than 28,500 people amid heavy rains and flooding, with damages estimated at $371 million.
- Vietnam evacuated over 250,000 residents from coastal areas as Typhoon Bualoi approached, with landfall expected today between Quang Tri and Nghe An provinces.
- The typhoon, packing winds of up to 133 km/h, has caused flooding in cities like Hue and Quang Tri, with three fishermen reported missing at sea.
- Authorities closed four coastal airports and relocated residents from vulnerable areas, mobilizing 100,000 military personnel for disaster response.
- Heavy rains prior to the storm's arrival raised concerns about flash floods and landslides.
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Typhoon Bualoi death toll in Vietnam tops 50
The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam rose above 50, the government said Friday, with more than a dozen people still missing days after the storm triggered widespread flooding. Bualoi slammed into central Vietnam late Sunday with winds of 130 kilometres (80 miles) per hour, and lingered over land for almost 12 hours. Heavy
Bualoi brought with it enormous sea passage, strong winds and heavy rains, tens of thousands of families were without electricity. Houses were damaged, fields flooded
Typhoon Bualoi leaves 34 dead, 20 missing in Vietnam
HANOI: Typhoon Bualoi and subsequent floods and landslides have left 34 people dead, 20 missing and 140 others injured, with estimated economic losses of 8.78 trillion Vietnamese dong (about US$356 million), Vietnam News Agency reported Wednesday (Oct 1)
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