Vietnam floods leave dozens dead

Nov 4th, 2009 - BBC NEWS

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Vietnam floods leave dozens dead

Troops and officials have been helping to rescue stranded residents

The death toll from severe flooding in Vietnam triggered by a tropical storm has risen to about 90, officials say.

Tropical storm Mirinae caused widespread damage in central provinces when it struck on Monday.

Hundreds of houses were destroyed and tens of thousands of people stranded by flood waters, local reports said.

In the worst-hit province of Phu Yen, the disaster committee described it as "the most devastating flooding in more than 30 years".

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