"The deadly storm forces tens of thousands to evacuate and destroys thousands of homes. A typhoon that ripped roofs from homes has killed dozens of people across Vietnam and the Philippines, officials from both countries said, as a weakened Storm Bualoi crossed into neighbouring Laos. The typhoon battered small islands in central Philippines last week, toppling trees and power pylons, unleashing floods, and forcing 400,000 people to evacuate."
"In Vietnam, Bualoi made landfall as a typhoon late on Sunday, generating winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (80 miles per hour). At least 13 people were killed, while a search is ongoing for 20 others, disaster authorities stated in an online update. More than 44,200 houses were damaged, including many with roofs torn off, predominantly in the central province of Ha Tinh. At least 800 homes were flooded and nearly 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres) of crops were inundated, according to the update."
Typhoon Bualoi struck small islands in central Philippines, toppling trees and power pylons, unleashing floods, and forcing 400,000 people to evacuate. Philippine authorities reported at least 27 deaths, mostly from drowning or debris strikes. Bualoi made landfall in Vietnam with winds up to 130 kilometres per hour, killing at least 13 people and leaving about 20 missing. More than 44,200 houses were damaged and around 800 homes flooded, while nearly 6,000 hectares of crops were inundated. Over 53,000 people were moved to temporary shelters, airports and highways were closed, and more than 180 flights were cancelled or delayed. Scientists warn storms are intensifying due to human-induced climate change.
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