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Philippines (the): Storm Surge: 2004/01/23 Country Information on DRR

Period 2004/01/23
Country or District Philippines (the)
Event Type Storm Surge
Outline Giant waves occurred in the province of La Union of the Philippines on 23 January 2004. Four fishermen have been confirmed dead and 23 are still missing.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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Report/Articles

The Manila Times 2004/01/28
The 22 fisher­men who are still missing after strong winds and giant waves wrecked their frail boats in the high seas Friday night have been given up for dead by rescue authorities.

OCHA Relief Web 2004/01/27
Four people have been confirmed dead and 23 are still missing.

Geographycal Data

IFRC Information Bulletin No. 1
Philippines: Tidal waves - Situation map