Typhoon Bualoi has wreaked havoc across central and northern Vietnam, claiming at least 11 lives and causing widespread destruction. The storm, which made landfall on Sunday night, has left dozens missing or injured, flooded roads, washed away bridges, and torn roofs off buildings. After weakening, it moved into neighboring Laos, where its impact continues to be felt. This marks the latest in a series of devastating storms to hit the region, following Super Typhoon Ragasa, which claimed 28 lives in the Philippines and Taiwan last week. Bualoi, with initial wind speeds of 117 km/h (73 mph), has already killed over 20 people in the Philippines since Friday. In Vietnam, nearly 30,000 residents were evacuated preemptively, and dozens of flights were delayed or canceled. Rescue teams are currently searching for 17 missing fishermen whose boats were struck by massive waves. The central province of Ha Tinh experienced a blackout after power lines were downed, while torrential rains flooded crop fields. Authorities have warned of continued heavy rainfall, with some areas expected to receive up to 500 mm. Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Minh Chinh has issued urgent directives to intensify rescue and relief efforts. Climate change is increasingly blamed for the intensification of such extreme weather events, with typhoons growing stronger and more frequent.