Typhoon Bualoi has caused severe damage in Vietnam, killing 11 people, 17 missing, and 33 injured. According to the weather agency of Vietnam, Bualoi had moved along the country’s northern central coastline before making landfall early this morning, causing waves as high as eight meters.
The country’s disaster management agency said 17 fishermen were missing after huge waves hit two fishing boats off Quang Tri province, while another fishing boat lost contact during the storm.
The government had evacuated more than 28 thousand 500 people, while hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed as four airports in central provinces were closed.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official dispatch, urging ministries, sectors, and local authorities to ramp up recovery efforts following Typhoon Bualoi, which battered Vietnam’s central region and triggered torrential rain and widespread flooding.
According to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as of 12:00 on September 29, the typhoon left 11 people dead, 13 missing, eight others out of contact, and 33 injured. Thousands of homes and production facilities were damaged.
The Government leader extended his condolences to the families of the victims and asked local leaders to focus on search and rescue efforts as well as aftermath recovery.
PM Chinh instructed authorities in typhoon-hit localities to provide free treatment for the injured, and ensure proper funeral arrangements for the deceased in line with local customs.
Search and rescue operations must continue with maximum urgency and safety. He also ordered efforts to restore transport, power, water, telecommunications, health care, and education, especially in isolated areas.
The Ministries of National Defence, and Public Security and competent sectors must arrange forces to provide timely support for localities’ search, rescue, and recovery efforts
The Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Public Security were directed to mobilise forces to assist localities with recovery efforts. The Ministry of Industry and Trade was tasked with securing hydropower dams and repairing damaged power grids, while the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment was urged to provide full and timely forecasts on flood developments and coordinate efforts to ensure safety of dyke and reservoirs.
The Ministry of Construction was ordered to clear landslides on key transport routes to ensure traffic safety and continuity.
Media outlets, including the Vietnam Television, the Voice of Vietnam, and the Vietnam News Agency, must provide updates on storm and flood situations and raise public awareness of response to inundation, flash floods, and landslides.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha is in charge of directing ministries, sectors, and localities in implementing post-typhoon response and recovery.
Competent sides must submit daily reports by 3:00 pm to the Government Office.
