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Typhoon Bualoi rips through central Vietnam, leaving destruction in its wake

Ferocious winds and rain from Typhoon Bualoi devastated central Vietnam, destroying homes, uprooting trees, and forcing mass evacuations.

1,200 responders fight to save Ninh Binh’s sea dyke from collapse

On September 29, authorities in Ninh Binh province declared a state of emergency after a section of the Hai Thinh 3 coastal dyke in Hai Hau, Hai Thinh commune, collapsed due to the impact of Typhoon No. 10 (Bualoi).

Typhoon Bualoi flattens 4,500m² steel warehouse in Ninh Binh

A massive steel warehouse storing 7,000 tons of steel collapsed in Ninh Binh as Typhoon No. 10 struck with violent winds.

Tornado devastates Ninh Binh, leaves six dead and widespread ruin

A sudden storm ripped through Ninh Binh at dawn, toppling homes, trees, and power lines in less than 10 minutes.

Storm Bualoi weakens but leaves Vietnam facing extreme floods

Tropical storm Bualoi is dissipating, but its circulation causes widespread rainfall, high river levels, and dangerous conditions.

Six dead as violent thunderstorm devastates Ninh Binh

A deadly storm swept through Ninh Binh province early September 29, collapsing homes and leaving six people dead and many others injured.

Fishing boats sink during typhoon Bualoi, 9 crew members still missing

A sudden storm surge sank two boats in Quang Tri. Four men survived, but nine others remain missing as rescue teams race against time.

Ragasa becomes strongest typhoon ever recorded in East Sea

Vice Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep has confirmed that typhoon Ragasa, now designated as storm No. 9, has reached level 17 intensity, making it the strongest typhoon ever recorded in the East Sea.

Super typhoon Ragasa: Military deploys 6 aircraft and 300,000 personnel

In response to super typhoon Ragasa, the Ministry of National Defense has mobilized 300,000 officers, soldiers, and militia personnel, along with 8,000 vehicles and six aircraft, ready to assist civilians when necessary.

New emergency hotline launched to receive disaster-related information

An emergency hotline – 112 – has been put into operation to receive information about incidents, natural disasters, risks, and requests for assistance from organisations and individuals nationwide.

Storms submerge 7,000 hectares of crops, displace hundreds in Hanoi

On August 28, the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment reported that prolonged heavy rainfall over recent days had caused significant damage to public infrastructure and local agricultural areas.

Thousands flee as floods swamp Thanh Hoa, homes and animals submerged

In Vietnam’s flood-prone heartland, villagers respond with courage to nature’s sudden fury.

Typhoon Kajiki leaves five dead and three missing

Typhoon Kajiki and its subsequent circulation left five dead, three missing, 47 injured and a trail of destruction across northern and central Vietnam by 16:00 on August 27.

Flash floods devastate Lang Son, isolate villages and destroy roads

Torrential rains triggered by Storm Kajiki have caused widespread flooding and landslides across mountainous districts in Lang Son Province, severely damaging infrastructure and cutting off access to multiple residential areas.

Storm Kajiki leaves 3 dead, 13 injured, and thousands of homes damaged

Heavy rains and strong winds from Storm Kajiki leave a trail of destruction, with fatalities, widespread flooding, and infrastructure damage reported.

Tornado strikes Ninh Binh: 1 dead, 14 hospitalized

On the night of August 25, the General Hospital of Ha Nam received 15 emergency cases resulting from a sudden tornado in Thi Son commune, Kim Bang district. One patient was declared dead before arrival.

Deputy PM calls for urgent post-storm recovery to restore normalcy

The government emphasizes urgency and coordination in responding to the aftermath of storm Kajiki.

Storm Kajiki disrupts 460 flights and suspends trains across Vietnam

Over three days, storm number 5 forced flight cancellations, train suspensions, and port preparations nationwide.

Storm leaves 3 dead and thousands of homes damaged across central Vietnam

As of 6:00 a.m. on August 26, initial reports from localities indicate that storm number 5 has caused 3 deaths, injured 10 people, damaged or unroofed 6,802 homes, and flooded 3,094 others.

Storm Kajiki shatters homes in Ha Tinh, residents break down in tears

Storm No. 5 (Kajiki) ravaged the central province of Ha Tinh for hours, ripping the roofs off more than 1,000 homes in Loc Ha commune. Many residents, overwhelmed by the destruction, wept as they opened their doors after the storm.