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Natural Disasters in Different Countries

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- Strong whirlwind hit Blagobeshensk, Russia recently, causing damage.

The whirlwind left 30 odd people dead and wounded, destroyed many dwelling houses, cut off electric wires and paralyzed traffic.

Storm Nock-Ten was spreading over Vietnam from Saturday afternoon, causing damage.

The storm accompanied by heavy rains left two people dead as of July 31. At least 44 000 people were evacuated and about 2,500 hectares of farmlands were inundated.

A landslide triggered by torrential rain in Maluk Province, Indonesia on July 31 left four people dead and another wounded.

A landslide in the western area on July 29 has killed four children and two others wounded.

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