"Heavy rains triggered flooding across northern Vietnam on Tuesday, with schools closed and transport limited, two days after the deadliest storm of the year to date made landfall in the coastal nation. The environment ministry said the death toll had risen by four, to 26, with another 22 still missing and roughly 100 people injured. The national weather agency warned of flash floods and landslides in the aftermath of Typhoon Bualoi,"
"Airlines canceled or rescheduled several flights at Hanoi's Noi Bai international airport for the safety of passengers. "The weather condition in Hanoi is evolving in a complicated manner with stormy rains that affect visibility and operations," the country's flag carrier said. Vietnam Railways Corp also suspended most of its trains between Hanoi and the business hub Ho Chi Minh City."
Heavy rains and Typhoon Bualoi prompted widespread flooding across northern Vietnam, closing schools and limiting transport. The environment ministry reported the death toll rose by four to 26, with 22 people still missing and roughly 100 injured. The national weather agency warned of flash floods and landslides after rainfall exceeded 300 mm in 24 hours in several areas. Airlines canceled or rescheduled flights at Hanoi's Noi Bai airport and Vietnam Railways suspended most trains between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi experienced torrential downpours that flooded streets, stranded vehicles and homes, prompted military trucks to transport children, and strained emergency responses.
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