Central Vietnam hit by widespread flooding

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Updated November 5, 2009 12:04:45

At least 90 people have been killed after Tropical Storm Mirinae caused widespread flooding in central Vietnam and there have also been deaths in Cambodia and the Philippines.

Mirinae is the third major storm to hit the region in little over a month, and disaster management plans have faced a severe test.

Presenter: Joanna McCarthy
Speakers: Andy McElroy, southeast Asia regional program coordinator for the Red Cross, Le Van Duong, disaster relief coordinator for World Vision Vietnam

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