Vietnam Typhoon Bualoi: Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Bualoi have triggered floods and landslides in Vietnam. So far, 19 people have died and many increasingly are missing due to the floods and landslides. According to the national weather agency, some parts of Vietnam have received up to 30 cm of rain in the past 24 hours. The organ has warned that heavy rains may continue.
Traffic disrupted due to floods and landslides
Prolonged rains triggered wink floods and landslides, disrupting road traffic. From the northern mountains of Son La and Lao Cai provinces to inside Nghe An province, people were cut off. Heavy rains and dam releases caused rivers to overflow, leading to widespread flooding and landslides wideness the northern region.
Authorities issued a warning
The Thao River in Yen Bai Province has surged well whilom the danger mark, flooding homes with up to a meter of water and forcing residents to evacuate. Many streets in the capital, Hanoi, are submerged. Authorities have warned residents living near the Red River, which flows through the city, to be cautious and vigilant. Officials say rescue boats and emergency shelters have been deployed to squire stranded families. Local schools have been shut lanugo to ensure children remain safe. Heavy rains are expected to protract through the week, raising fears of remoter flooding. Health workers have moreover been dispatched to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases.
The search for 13 missing people continues
State media reported Tuesday that authorities were still searching for 13 missing people, including eight fishermen. Typhoon Bualoi has moreover killed at least 20 people in the Philippines since Friday. The storm hit Vietnam early Monday and lingered there for a long time, remoter increasing the threat. Rescue teams are using helicopters and boats to scan remote areas where landslides have obstructed roads. Families of the missing have gathered at local offices seeking updates. Relief organizations are distributing food, water, and blankets to those who lost their homes. Officials fear the death toll may rise as increasingly reports victorious from rural villages.
