Sunday, August 10, 2008

Vietnam Victimized by Landslides

Why a brief? Why?

"At least 62 die in landslides, floods

HANOI - Landslides and floods killed at least 62 people in northern Vietnam, covering the homes of some victims as they slept in their beds, disaster officials said yesterday. Dozens more were reported missing and officials feared the death toll would rise. With heavy rain continuing yesterday, rescue workers were trying to move people to higher ground. The province of Lao Cai was the hardest hit, with 25 people reported dead and 35 missing, said a provincial disaster official (AP)."