US EditionTyphoon Bualoi Kills Dozens in Vietnam and Philippines
Typhoon Bualoi caused at least 12 deaths, left over 347,000 households without power, and forced evacuation of more than 200,000 people in central and northern Vietnam, officials said.
- 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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Hurricane-like winds, floods and power outages: After the Philippines the storm "Bualoi" is now raging in Vietnam. At least twelve people were killed. Several people are still missing.
Typhoon Bualoi lashes Vietnam, killing at least 11
Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in Vietnam before midnight on Sunday, triggering floods, airport closures and evacuations of thousands of residents. The storm hit Vietnam just north of its largest province, sooner than predicted, with a speed of over 130 kilometers (80 miles) per hour. It caused extensive damage, ripping roofs from buildings and uprooting electrical poles along the country's coast.
Typhoon Bualoi weakens by crossing Laos, after hitting Vietnam and the Philippines where he killed dozens, according to authorities of both countries on Monday.
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