From last night until this morning (September 29), central Quang Tri province was drenched by torrential rain measuring 150 to over 480mm. Water levels in local rivers rose above the second warning level. Authorities and local units are rushing to assess and repair the damage while preparing measures against flooding and landslides.

Regarding the incident of two Ho Chi Minh City fishing vessels with 11 crew members in distress off the Cua Viet estuary in Quang Tri, this morning forces and residents discovered a body drifting near the waters of Cua Tung Border Guard Station. It is believed to be one of the two fishermen still missing. Relevant agencies are verifying the case and expanding the search area, urging nearby fishermen to join the effort.

In northern Thanh Hoa Province, coastal communes experienced strong winds and heavy rain. High waves crashed over sea dikes, inundating coastal roads and turning them into rivers.

The Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has asked local authorities from central Thua Thien Hue province northward to strengthen safety measures for the dyke system ahead of the storm’s impact.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the typhoon is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to the northern region and coastal areas from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang. River levels from Thua Thien Hue northward may rise to alarm levels two to three, and even beyond.

In Nghe An province, strong winds, heavy rains and surging seawater caused widespread flooding in coastal wards and communes. In Cua Lo and Dien Chau, water rose rapidly overnight, submerging households and damaging property. Low-lying inland areas also faced localized flooding.

Quang Tri province also reported uprooted trees, collapsed or unroofed houses, and widespread power outages. The locality has reported 11 houses with roofs blown off and one house with its roof collapsed, while many public works, irrigation facilities and dykes have been damaged or eroded, and numerous boats destroyed or sunk. Local authorities are mobilizing forces to help residents overcome the damage and to implement measures against heavy rains and landslides in vulnerable areas.

In Hanoi, the typhoon’s outer bands brought rainfall starting last night (September 28). The heaviest rain and strongest winds were recorded on the morning of September 29. The capital’s agriculture and environment department has urged local administration and agencies to take measures to prevent flooding.

The storm has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, destroying public facilities, threatening lives, and severely affecting livelihoods and socio-economic activities.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Bualoi has weakened, but its circulation still poses serious risks of heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides.

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