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Natural Disasters in Different Countries

Pyongyang, October 12 (KCNA) -- Damage caused by forest fire is expanding in the Siberian Region, Russia.

The acres damaged by forest fire increased to 2 368 hectares in Zabaikal Territory, the Republic of Buryatia and the Republic of Tiba as of October 9, the Ministry of Extraordinary Situation said.

Flood death toll increases in Thailand.

A total of 252 people were confirmed dead and a total number of the victims were about 2.7 million as of October 7.

Flood damage caused by heavy rains is increasing in Cambodia.

At least 206 people have been killed and more than 230 000 families have been affected as of October 8.

At least two people died in Colombia on Friday and another four were missing after a landslide crushed a number of houses in the southern province of Valle de Cauca. Roads were blocked, paralyzing traffic.

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