Hanoi, Vietnam – September 30 2025
• The Fury of Bualoi: Typhoon Smashes Central Coast, Triggering Floods and Widespread Power Outages
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• CJ Global follow up to the critical situation impacted by the heavy storm of Typhoon.
The central coast of Vietnam is reeling from the destructive force of Typhoon Bualoi, which slammed ashore in the early hours of Monday before weakening into a tropical storm as it tracked toward Laos.
The catastrophic weather event has tragically claimed at least 12 lives and left a distressing total of 17 people missing, mostly fishermen caught at sea.
The government has mobilized an enormous disaster relief operation to respond to the extensive damage across multiple provinces.
The storm’s impact was ferocious, bringing winds of up to 133 km/h and torrential rains that have triggered severe flooding and landslides. The death toll includes fatalities from falling trees, collapsed homes, and individuals swept away by raging floodwaters.
Nine of the confirmed deaths occurred in the province of Ninh Binh, where powerful winds caused houses to collapse. Meanwhile, search and rescue teams are intensely focused on finding the 17 missing people, a majority of whom are fishermen from two vessels that were struck by massive, eight-metre waves off the coast of Quang Tri province.
Headline Points of the Disaster
* Confirmed Casualties:
At least 12 people are confirmed dead across central provinces, including Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Hue, and Danang.
* 17 Missing:
The search continues for 17 missing individuals, predominantly fishermen whose boats were swamped or lost contact during the storm.
* Massive Damage:
The typhoon severely damaged tens of thousands of homes, with reports indicating over 44,000 houses were affected, roofs were ripped off, and concrete pillars toppled.
* Infrastructure Collapse:
More than 347,000 households lost power across the region, with transport links severely disrupted, including the cancellation of hundreds of flights as four coastal airports were temporarily shut down.
* Prior Evacuations:
Proactive measures by the Vietnamese government saw the evacuation of more than 28,500 residents from low-lying and coastal areas, a crucial step that is believed to have prevented a higher loss of life.
Search and Rescue Intensifies
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official dispatch urging all levels of government and military units to “ramp up recovery efforts” with maximum urgency.
The Ministries of National Defence and Public Security have been ordered to deploy a significant contingent of troops and police to assist local authorities in the hardest-hit provinces.
The immediate priority remains the search for the 17 missing people. In Quang Tri province, where two fishing boats were severely impacted, nine crew members have already been rescued, but the hunt for the remaining fishermen continues in treacherous sea conditions.
Simultaneously, relief teams are working to restore essential services, focusing on power, water, and road access, particularly in isolated highland communities that were cut off by flash floods and debris.
The Looming Threat of Floods and Landslides
While Bualoi has weakened and moved inland toward Laos, the danger is far from over.
Torrential rainfall is forecast to continue across north-central and northern Vietnam, with totals potentially exceeding 500 mm in some areas. This elevated risk threatens to exacerbate existing conditions, making flash floods and deadly landslides a major concern in the coming days as major rivers continue to rise.
The current recovery phase involves not only search and rescue but also providing care for the injured, arranging proper funeral services for the deceased, and ensuring that temporary shelters for the evacuated population have the necessary supplies.
The scale of the humanitarian response required is immense, as the nation grapples with one of its most destructive typhoons in recent memory.
