Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Tropical Storm Bualoi Death Toll Rises to 10 in Philippines
Tropical Storm Bualoi, locally named Opong, hit the Philippines, causing the death toll to rise to 10.
The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds, causing a tree to fall on one person, a drowning, and a wall collapse.
Several other deaths occurred due to flash floods and storm surges.
Government work and classes were suspended in many areas, and hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated.
The storm is expected to intensify into a typhoon again as it moves towards Vietnam, which is preparing for heavy rain and potential flooding.
Tropical Storm Bualoi hit the Philippines, with the death toll rising to 10.
The storm made landfall in Eastern Samar and swept through the Bicol region.
Fatalities occurred in Masbate province and the central Philippines due to various causes.
Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated before the storm.
The storm is forecast to intensify into a typhoon as it moves towards Vietnam, bringing heavy rains.
- Who
- Residents of the Philippines and Vietnam
- What
- Tropical Storm Bualoi (Opong) caused fatalities and damage.
- When
- Storm made landfall late Thursday; heavy rains expected in Vietnam September 28-30.
- Where
- Philippines (Eastern Samar, Masbate province, central islands, southern Luzon), Vietnam (northern and central coast)
- Why
- The storm caused deaths and damage due to high winds, flooding, and falling objects.
- Fatalities
- 10
- Location of Fatalities
- Masbate province and central Philippines
- Maximum Wind Speeds
- 110 kph, gusts up to 135 kph
- Areas Affected
- Central Philippines, southern Luzon, Bicol region
- Storm's Name (Local)
- Opong