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The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam has escalated to 36, with the storm's aftermath leading to significant flooding and damage, according to Reuters. The typhoon made landfall in northern central Vietnam on Monday, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain, which have also resulted in 21 reported missing and 147 injuries.
The government’s disaster management agency has released an estimate indicating that property damage arising from Bualoi has reached 11.5 trillion dong (approximately $435.80 million), a substantial increase from a previous estimate of $303 million. This damage includes over 210,000 houses that have been damaged or submerged in floodwaters, with more than 51,000 hectares of agricultural land destroyed, according to Channel News Asia and Reuters.
Severe conditions have left vast areas without power, impacting tens of thousands of families, and triggered dozens of evacuations. Over 250,000 residents were moved to safer locations to shield against the typhoon's impact. Flights and transportation services were heavily disrupted in multiple provinces, as reported by India Times and Anadolu Agency.
The situation remains critical as rescue teams continue their search efforts for the missing and assess the full extent of the damage. The lingering risks of flooding and landslides remain high, with experts warning that additional storms might exacerbate the crisis, according to Anadolu Agency.