Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to at least 30 across Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines

"The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in south-east Asia has risen to more than 30, as heavy rains continued to lash the region. In Vietnam, authorities said 19 people had been killed, with 21 still missing, making it the most devastating storm to hit the country this year. Heavy rains on Tuesday raised the risk of more flooding and landslides in northern regions. Bualoi made landfall on Monday in northern central Vietnam, bringing huge sea swells, strong winds and downpours."

"In Thailand, the country's disaster prevention agency reported flooding in 17 provinces, with Ayutthaya, where four people died, the worst affected, according to the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent. Rainfall in parts of Vietnam had exceeded 300mm over the past 24 hours, the national weather agency said, with heavy rains expected to continue, including in the capital, Hanoi."

"Landslides and flash floods are likely to happen in several areas over the next six hours, the national weather agency said. Many streets in Hanoi were flooded on Tuesday and authorities warned that people close to the Red River, which passes through the city, should take precautions. On Tuesday, Bualoi was heading toward Laos but has been downgraded to a tropical depression, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting."

Typhoon Bualoi caused more than 30 deaths across southeast Asia and brought heavy rains, strong winds and huge sea swells. Vietnam reported 19 deaths and 21 people missing, and northern regions face heightened flood and landslide risk after landfall in northern central Vietnam. Rainfall exceeded 300mm in parts of Vietnam in 24 hours and many Hanoi streets were flooded, with warnings for areas near the Red River. The storm moved toward Laos and was downgraded to a tropical depression while adding to previous flooding from Typhoon Ragasa. The Philippines and Thailand also suffered fatalities and widespread flooding, including damage threats to Ayutthaya's Unesco-listed temples.

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