September 29, 2025Sep 29 Photo courtesy of Thai Newsroom Vietnam evacuated thousands today as Typhoon Bualoi headed towards central and northern provinces. With landfall expected later, the typhoon threatens Vietnam after causing at least 20 deaths in the Philippines due to flooding and falling trees. Bualoi has already prompted 23,000 families to seek refuge in over 1,400 emergency shelters there. The typhoon could bring winds up to 133 kph and storm surges over a meter. It was about 200 km east of central Vietnam early Sunday, anticipated to hit between Quang Tri and Nghe An provinces. Thailand's weather department warned of heavy rains, with the storm expected to affect various regions including the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Thailand, and parts of Vietnam. In Vietnam, grounded fishing boats and airport suspensions highlight the storm's expected severity. Da Nang and Hue are relocating over 240,000 people collectively to safer areas. The Civil Aviation Authority has also rescheduled flights from four coastal airports. Heavy rains have already impacted provinces, with one person missing and incidents of flooding and damage. Meanwhile, in Quang Tri province, a rescue operation is ongoing for stranded fishermen. As forecasts predict more rains through October 1, the risk of further flooding and landslides looms. In the past week, storms like Bualoi and Typhoon Ragasa have highlighted the growing intensity of tropical storms in Asia, linked by experts to global warming. Key Takeaways Typhoon Bualoi prompts mass evacuations in Vietnam. Over 240,000 residents relocated in response to severe weather threats. Global warming believed to intensify tropical storms like Bualoi. Related Stories Typhoon Ragasa Threatens Flights in Bangkok, HK, Taiwan Super Typhoon Ragasa Approaches Vietnam with High Winds Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-09-29
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