Published: 2 October 2025International
Typhoon Bualoi Kills 36 in Vietnam; Over 210,000 Houses Damaged
Typhoon Bualoi, the 20th named storm of the 2025 Pacific season, struck Vietnam causing 36 deaths and damage to over 210,000 houses, with about 51.2K hectares of crops affected. The Category 2-equivalent tropical cyclone was known as 'Opong' in the Philippines and 'Bualoi' in the Japanese naming system.
The disaster highlighted the growing vulnerability of Southeast Asian nations to intensifying tropical cyclones linked to climate change. The Government of Viet Nam led life-saving response, search-and-rescue and restoration of essential services. The event is significant for understanding monsoon and cyclone patterns in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Typhoon Bualoi, which affected the Philippines, Vietnam and Laos in September 2025, was the 20th named storm of which season?
Explanation · Correct answer BBualoi, also known as Opong in the Philippines, belonged to the 2025 Pacific typhoon season. It was identified as the season's 20th named storm and later affected parts of the Philippines, Vietnam and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
What was Typhoon Bualoi and what damage did it cause in Vietnam?
**Typhoon Bualoi** (the 20th named storm of the 2025 Pacific season) struck Vietnam causing **36 deaths** and damaging **over 210,000 houses**, with agricultural losses of approximately **$435 million**. It was a Category 2-equivalent tropical cyclone.
What is Typhoon Bualoi known as in the Philippines?
**Typhoon Bualoi** — known in the **Japanese naming system** as Bualoi — is called **'Opong'** in the **Philippines**, highlighting the different naming conventions used across Pacific typhoon tracking systems.
What was the humanitarian response to Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam?
**India offered humanitarian assistance** through the **NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) framework** following Typhoon Bualoi's devastation in Vietnam — 36 deaths and damage to 210,000+ houses.
What is the climate significance of Typhoon Bualoi?
Typhoon Bualoi highlighted the **growing vulnerability of Southeast Asian nations** to intensifying tropical cyclones linked to **climate change** — as warmer oceans fuel stronger and more destructive storms.
What was the agricultural damage caused by Typhoon Bualoi?
Typhoon Bualoi caused **agricultural losses estimated at $435 million** in Vietnam, in addition to 36 deaths and damage to over 210,000 houses. It was the **20th named storm** of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season.
