Heavy rains and flooding triggered by the remnants of Typhoon Bualoi have killed at least 19 people in Vietnam, with several others still missing, officials said Tuesday.

Over the past 24 hours, some parts of the country received more than 30 centimeters (nearly a foot) of rain, according to Vietnam’s national weather agency, which warned that downpours are expected to continue.

The prolonged rainfall has led to flash floods and landslides, cutting off roads and isolating communities across several provinces — from the northern mountains of Son La and Lao Cai to central Nghe An. Swollen rivers, fed by continuous rains and dam discharges, have caused widespread inundation. The Thao River in Yen Bai province rose well above emergency levels overnight, pushing water up to a meter deep into homes and forcing evacuations.

In the capital Hanoi, many streets were submerged, and authorities urged residents near the Red River to remain on high alert.

Typhoon Bualoi kills at least 9 in Vietnam before weakening into a storm

State media reported that rescuers are searching for at least 13 people still missing, including eight fishermen.

The storm had already claimed more than 20 lives in the Philippines before striking Vietnam early Monday. Bualoi lingered after landfall, worsening the flooding and landslide risks.

Experts warn that climate change is fueling stronger and wetter tropical storms across East Asia, as warmer oceans provide more energy for intense winds and heavier rainfall.

Source: AP