Typhoon Bualoi death toll in Vietnam tops 50

Published: Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:22 am

Typhoon Bualoi Devastates Vietnam, Death Toll Climbs

HANOI, VIETNAM - The Vietnamese government announced Friday that the death toll from Typhoon Bualoi has surpassed 50, with search efforts ongoing for more than a dozen people still missing. The typhoon, which struck central Vietnam late Sunday, brought sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour and remained over land for nearly half a day.

The storm’s impact has been widespread. Heavy rainfall inundated the capital city this week, leading to extensive flooding and landslides. The damage extends to over 200,000 homes, public infrastructure, and agricultural land across the country. The Environment Ministry estimates the financial cost of the damage could reach $600 million.

Landslides in the northern mountainous regions claimed several lives and disrupted access to popular tourist destinations. Images circulating on state and social media depict roads completely destroyed and mountain passes blocked by debris.

While floodwaters are beginning to recede, weather forecasters are warning of potential impacts from Typhoon Matmo, which is currently approaching the northern Philippines. Matmo could affect northern Vietnam early next week. This would be the eleventh storm to hit Vietnam this year, a country that typically experiences up to ten storms annually.

The impact of Bualoi was also felt in the Philippines, where the storm claimed 37 lives and displaced 400,000 people.

The General Statistics Office reported that storms between January and August caused $371 million in damage, tripling the amount from the same period last year. Last September, Typhoon Yagi resulted in hundreds of fatalities and $3.3 billion in economic losses.

BNN's Perspective: The increasing frequency and intensity of these extreme weather events underscore the urgent need for proactive measures. While disaster relief and recovery efforts are crucial, investing in infrastructure resilience and climate change mitigation strategies is paramount to protect vulnerable populations and economies.

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