Deadly Typhoon Bualoi Slams Central Vietnam, Killing 9

On September 28, 2025, a deadly typhoon named Bualoi slammed into central Vietnam, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm, packing winds of up to 83mph, made landfall just after midnight in Ha Tinh province, ripping off roofs, toppling power poles, and flooding highways.

Authorities had already taken precautionary measures, evacuating 28,500 people, grounding fishing fleets, and shutting down four airports, including Danang International, as the storm raced in faster than forecast. By late morning, Bualoi had weakened to a tropical storm with 46mph winds, but not before wreaking havoc across the region.

The typhoon's impact was severe, with 9 people killed and dozens reported missing. Six people died in Ninh Binh when their homes collapsed under the fierce gusts, while a local official in Thanh Hoa was killed by a falling tree. A person drowned in Hue, and another died in Danang. At sea, rescue crews were searching for 17 missing fishermen after massive waves smashed two boats off Quang Tri and another vanished in Gia Lai province.

The storm also caused widespread damage, with 347,000 households losing power as corrugated iron roofs were ripped away and concrete pillars toppled. Crops covering 1,400 hectares were flooded, and temporary bridges were swept out to sea, cutting off remote villages. In the tourist hub of Phong Nha, famous for its vast caves, residents were forced to stay locked inside as the storm howled.