Hanoi: Typhoon Bualoi, identified as Storm No.10, made landfall over central Vietnam early on September 29, bringing with it powerful gale-force winds and torrential downpours across a wide region. The storm’s impact has been significant, with the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting noting that the maximum gusts on land reached level 14 at Hoanh Son Station in the central province of Ha Tinh, marking the strongest winds recorded during this event.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the storm has also resulted in violent sea conditions, with waves reaching heights of 3 to 5 meters from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri and 2 to 4 meters across the northern Gulf of Tonkin. A storm surge measuring between 0.5 and 1.5 meters is posing a threat to low-lying coastal areas from Hai Phong city to Nghe An province, especially during periods of high tide. Authorities have issued warnings regarding the potential for flash flooding, landslides, and inundation in these vulnerable areas.