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Viet Nam:Flash Flood:2008/10/18

Duration2008/10/18 Flash floods from heavy rains in central Vietnam in October have killed at least seven people, the government said.
Country or DistrictViet Nam
NameFlash Flood

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  • Government of Vietnam 2008/10/23
    Floods claimed 13 lives in central region. The floods have submerged nearly 14,500 houses, damaged and washed away 168 others
  • CCFSC 2008/10/19
    Heavy rain and flooding in central provinces from 15 to 19 October, 11 people were killed and 3 were missing.
  • Reuters AlertNet 2008/10/19
    Three provinces Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam and Quang Ngai were the hardest hit with ten thousands of homes submerged under water on 18 October 2008.
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