Cyclone Bualoi claimed 19 lives and wreaked havoc in Vietnam; learn about the current situation

Vietnam Typhoon Bualoi: Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Bualoi have triggered floods and landslides in Vietnam. So far, 19 people have died and many more are missing due to the floods and landslides. According to the national weather agency, some parts of Vietnam have received up to 30 cm of rain in the past 24 hours. The agency has warned that heavy rains may continue. 

Traffic disrupted due to floods and landslides

Prolonged rains triggered flash floods and landslides, disrupting road traffic. From the northern mountains of Son La and Lao Cai provinces to central Nghe An province, people were cut off. Heavy rains and dam releases caused rivers to overflow, leading to widespread flooding and landslides across the northern region.

Authorities issued a warning

The Thao River in Yen Bai Province has surged well above the danger mark, flooding homes with up to a meter of water and forcing residents to evacuate. Many streets in the capital, Hanoi, are submerged. Authorities have warned residents living near the Red River, which flows through the city, to be cautious and vigilant. Officials say rescue boats and emergency shelters have been deployed to assist stranded families. Local schools have been shut down to ensure children remain safe. Heavy rains are expected to continue through the week, raising fears of further flooding. Health workers have also been dispatched to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases.

The search for 13 missing people continues

State media reported Tuesday that authorities were still searching for 13 missing people, including eight fishermen. Typhoon Bualoi has also killed at least 20 people in the Philippines since Friday. The storm hit Vietnam early Monday and lingered there for a long time, further increasing the threat. Rescue teams are using helicopters and boats to scan remote areas where landslides have blocked roads. Families of the missing have gathered at local offices seeking updates. Relief organizations are distributing food, water, and blankets to those who lost their homes. Officials fear the death toll may rise as more reports arrive from rural villages.