Deluge swamps homes and transport

Lingering rains from former Typhoon Bualoi inundated northern and central Vietnam, raising the death toll to 19 with more missing. Authorities reported over 30 centimeters of rain in 24 hours in some areas, triggering landslides and swollen rivers that flooded homes in Yen Bai and disrupted roads across multiple provinces. Hanoi saw widespread street flooding as residents along the Red River were urged to move valuables and prepare for further rises.

Relief efforts and climate backdrop

Emergency crews raced to clear landslides and restore rail and highway links. Evacuation shelters expanded capacity while weather agencies warned of additional downpours. The storm followed earlier damage in the Philippines, underlining how warmer seas amplify rainfall and storm intensity. Vietnam’s disaster agency said dam discharges will be managed to relieve pressure while minimizing downstream risk, with assessments of crop and infrastructure losses continuing this week.