Former Typhoon Bualoi caused floods, destruction, and at least nine deaths in central Vietnam before weakening and moving into Laos. The storm damaged infrastructure, cut power to over 347,000 homes, and left 17 fishermen missing, triggering mass evacuations and rescue efforts

Hanoi: Heavy rain and strong winds from the former Typhoon Bualoi flooded roads, knocked off roofs and caused at least nine deaths in central Vietnam before it weakened to a storm that moved Monday into Laos, State media reported.

The storm tore through communities, damaging houses, schools and power poles, sweeping away temporary bridges and flooding roads and low-water crossings across several provinces. Flooding in cities submerged vehicles, and many highland communities were cut off.

State media said rescue t

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