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Viet Nam: Typhoon: 2006/12/5
GLIDE: TC-2006-000175-VNM
| Period | 2006/12/5 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Viet Nam |
| Event Type | Typhoon |
| Outline | At least 37 people have died as Tropical Storm Durian lashed Vietnam, sweeping away fishing boats, destroying houses and downing power lines. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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Report/Articles
CNN.com 2006/12/07
The national flood and storm control center said 67 people were confirmed dead and 31 were missing in the aftermath of Typhoon Durian.
Reueters News 2006/12/06
Rescuers searched for scores of missing people after a typhoon swept southern Vietnam with strong winds and rain, killing at least 48 and damaging or destroying thousands of homes, officials said on Wednesday.
BBC NEWS 2006/12/05
Vietnam lashed by tropical storm