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Hundreds of people are dead or missing after the Philippines was hit by its fourth major storm in as many months.
Typhoon Durian tore through northern and central areas of the island country yesterday, causing torrential rains and dangerous flash floods (Philippines map).
"There are a lot of conflicting reports, but, looking at the trend, we could have about 300 to 400 people dead by tonight," Richard Gordon, a senator and head of the Philippine Red Cross, told local television, according to the Reuters news agency.
"Supertyphoon" Durian Kills Dozens in Philippines
Seeded on Mon Dec 4, 2006 4:55 PM EST
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