Typhoon Bualoi hits Vietnam; 11 killed

Heavy rain and strong winds from the former Typhoon Bualoi flooded roads, knocked off roofs and caused at least 11 deaths in central Vietnam before it weakened to a storm that moved on Monday into Laos, state media reported.

- Agencies

The storm tore through communities, damaging houses, schools and power poles, sweeping away temporary bridges and flooding roads and low-water crossings across several provinces. Flooding in cities submerged vehicles, and many highland communities were cut off.

State media said rescue teams were searching for 17 missing fishermen.