Typhoon/Supertyphoon Durian was apparently the deadliest tropical cyclone event in the world this year, due to heavy rains that created mudslides from the slopes of the Mayon Volcano, in turn burying a large number of villages. Jeff Masters has more. This is now a major humanitarian disaster and Masters advises giving to the Red Cross International Response Fund. I'll second that.
Killing With Rainfall
Typhoon Durian has emerged as the deadliest tropical cyclone this year, causing devastating mudslides and prompting a humanitarian disaster response.
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