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On September 29, 2025, Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in Nghe An province, Vietnam, causing significant disruption. People are seen navigating a street partially submerged in floodwaters following the storm’s arrival. Prior to the typhoon, authorities evacuated over 28,500 residents to ensure their safety. The storm destroyed more than 44,000 homes, flooded nearly 6,000 hectares of farmland, and prompted rainfall of up to 20 inches in various regions starting Sunday.
The government reports that the typhoon resulted in at least 13 fatalities and left 46 people injured. It also caused the loss of several fishing boats, especially off Quang Tri province, with some vessels washed away and others losing contact. A local resident from Nghe An recounted staying awake all night out of fear that strong winds might damage his home. Neighbors spent the night reinforcing their residences after power was lost in their apartment complex.
Authorities closed four airports in central provinces, delaying or canceling hundreds of flights. In Ninh Binh province, winds and rain caused nine deaths and injured seven others. Floodwaters also claimed the life of a person in Hue city and a falling tree caused another death in Thanh Hoa province.
Farmland has suffered extensive damage, with rice and other crops inundated over 14,800 acres. While no significant industrial damage has been reported, factories operated by major companies such as Foxconn, Formosa Plastics, Luxshare, and Vinfast are located near the storm’s path. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered military and police forces to mobilize quickly to assist with disaster response efforts.
Since the storm’s landfall, Vietnam has experienced heavy rainfall stretching from Saturday onward, heightening the risk of severe floods and landslides. Water levels in rivers and reservoirs swelled dangerously in Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Thanh Hoa provinces, with thousands of households affected by power outages. Meteorologists forecasted rainfall of up to 20 inches across several areas through Tuesday.
Vietnam’s extensive coastline along the South China Sea makes it particularly vulnerable to typhoons forming east of the Philippines, where Bualoi recently caused at least 10 fatalities last week.
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