Typhoon Durian killed 20 people in the Philippines
At least 20 people were killed in a landslide, as a result of Typhoon Durian, in an eastern Philippine city.
A Manila resident put tires on the roof, preparing to fight Typhoon Durian.(Photo: AFP)
At least 20 people were killed in a landslide, as a result of Typhoon Durian, in an eastern Philippine city. " Super storm " this landed yesterday, with winds of over 150km / hour.
The typhoon brought heavy rain that caused landslides, causing those people to die, at the same time causing flooding with high water levels to the roofs of the people. There are still many others missing and rescue teams are looking for.
Daraga mayor said "there are still many people who have not been found, and many bodies lying under the mud ". Local radio information said the number of people killed was up to hundreds, but rescue officials could not confirm the number.
Rescue work faced difficulties due to storms causing power outages, severing telephone lines and water supply in some localities. Roads in affected areas are filled with rocks and mud due to landslides.
After the Philippines landings yesterday, Typhoon Durian was reduced to intensity. The maximum wind speed is about 150 km / h and continues west, entering the South China Sea.
According to the Philippine Weather Forecast Center, November 30, 2006, Durian storm
landed on the outskirts of Quezon City in northern Manila, Philippines entered with strength
wind 190km / h. Caused damage and made a thousand scams. (Photo: AFP)
T. Huyen
- Typhoon Lekima entered the Philippines, 10 people were killed
- Philippines: Nearly 500 people were killed by typhoon Washi
- The number of people killed by storms in the Philippines exceeded 1,000
- Typhoon Bopha swept in the Philippines, 238 died
- Latest data on typhoon Haiyan consequences in the Philippines
- Hundreds of people died from typhoons and floods in the Philippines
- Philippines: Bopha storms killed 900 people
- When durian becomes poison to the body?
- On December 10, Typhoon Utor will enter the East Sea
- 10,000 people may have died due to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
El Niño and La Niña have occurred over the past 250 million years. The North will welcome cold air this weekend, there may be thunderstorms on October 20 Why was there heavy rain and terrible thunder and lightning in Ho Chi Minh City last night? Typhoon Kong-rey appears off the coast of the Philippines, unpredictable developments, new landfall location forecast Caspian Sea tragedy: The world's largest lake is drying up! Impact of storm Tra Mi: From tomorrow night, which provinces will have very heavy rain? 'Pillar' appearing in the sky causes stir, professor speaks up to 'explain' Storm Tra Mi enters the East Sea today, strange movement direction