Typhoon Bualoi has killed at least 11 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes in the centre and north of Vietnam, state media reported. Dozens are missing or injured after the typhoon made landfall on Sunday night, flooding roads, washing away bridges and tearing roofs off buildings before weakening and moving into neighbouring Laos.

At least 13 people have died after heavy rain and strong winds from the former Typhoon Bualoi flooded roads, knocked off roofs in central Vietnam, state media reported, with residents describing it as "one of the strongest".

At least 12 people have been killed and 17 others are missing as Typhoon Bualoi hit Vietnam with heavy rain and strong winds, tearing through communities, flooding roads and damaging houses, according to state media.

Super Typhoon Ragasa, with winds up to Category 17, is forecast to reach waters off Quang Ninh–Ninh Binh by Sept 25.

Vietnam has closed airports and evacuated thousands of people in areas under storm threat, as intensifying Typhoon Bualoi barrelled towards the country, days after causing at least 10 deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippines.

Eight others were rescued after two vessels were battered by high waves about 1.5 km from shore.Quảng Trị lies on Vietnam’s central coast, just north of Huế, and is one of the provinces expected to feel Bualoi’s full impact.

HANOI: Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have adjusted several flights to ensure the safety of passengers and crew due to the impacts of Super Typhoon Ragasa.

Ragasa is forecast to remain at super-typhoon intensity with maximum winds of 202–220 km per hour on Tuesday, before entering a rapid weakening phase on Wednesday and Thursday.

Deadly storm nears Vietnam after wreaking havoc in southern China, Hong Kong and Taiwan - Ragasa weakens to a tropical storm after making landfall in China