As many as 35 people were killed and over 50 went missing after a typhoon that is being considered as the most powerful in 20 years hit Vietnam.&nbsp;

The typhoon blew away from Vietnam on Thursday, before causing landslides, sinking boats and leading to power cuts that affected at least 1.7 million people.

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State media reported at least 25 people have lost their lives in the typhoon and another 50 are missing.&nbsp;

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Rescuers primary focus was the three villages in the country's central region where at least 19 people have died and more than 40 others are suspected of being buried in thick mud and debris.&nbsp;

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung visited one of the areas where landslides struck and ordered officials to immediately send more troops to push the efforts.&nbsp;

"We must reach the landslide site the fastest way. First, send in more soldiers before we can get the big machine there. We have to reach the area by all means, including by using helicopters," the Deputy PM said, as quoted by news agency The Associated Press.&nbsp;

The deceased also include 12 fishermen who lost their lives after their boats sank on Wednesday as Typhoon Molave arrived with winds of up to 150 kilometres (93 miles) per hour.

As many as 14 fishermen are currently missing.&nbsp;

Officials said the death toll across the country may vary as several regions were unable to report the extent of damage and casualties.&nbsp;

 
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As many as 35 people were killed and over 50 went missing after a typhoon that is being considered as the most powerful in 20 years hit Vietnam. The typhoon blew away from Vietnam on Thursday, before causing landslides, sinking boats and leading to power cuts that affected at least 1.

As many as 35 people were killed and over 50 went missing after a typhoon that is being considered as the most powerful in 20 years hit Vietnam. The typhoon blew away from Vietnam on Thursday, before causing landslides, sinking boats and leading to power cuts that affected at least 1.7 million people. Also read | 21 dead, dozens missing in Vietnam after typhoon brings destruction State media reported at least 25 people have lost their lives in the typhoon and another 50 are missing. Also read | Vietnam invites India for ASEAN virtual summit in November Rescuers primary focus was the three villages in the country's central region where at least 19 people have died and more than 40 others are suspected of being buried in thick mud and debris. Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung visited one of the areas where landslides struck and ordered officials to immediately send more troops to push the efforts. "We must reach the landslide site the fastest way. First, send in more soldiers before we can get the big machine there. We have to reach the area by all means, including by using helicopters," the Deputy PM said, as quoted by news agency The Associated Press. The deceased also include 12 fishermen who lost their lives after their boats sank on Wednesday as Typhoon Molave arrived with winds of up to 150 kilometres (93 miles) per hour. As many as 14 fishermen are currently missing. Officials said the death toll across the country may vary as several regions were unable to report the extent of damage and casualties.

Death toll from strongest typhoon in Vietnam in 20 years climbs to 35

Vietnam is preparing to evacuate nearly 1.3 million people as it braces for the impact of typhoon Molave, which lashed the Philippines overnight causing flooding, landslides and leaving at least a dozen fishermen missing on Monday.

Vietnam races to prepare devastated central region as typhoon nears

Typhoon Molave, packing winds of up to 135 kilometres (83.9 miles) per hour slammed into Vietnam's central coastline on Wednesday (October 28) killing two and leaving dozens missing.

Typhoon Molave lashes Vietnam coast, 26 fishermen reported missing

Vietnam is preparing to evacuate over 1.3mn people ahead of Typhoon Molave, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.

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