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Ocean storm in southern Laos

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Type of Event Ocean storm
Location of Event Lao People's Democratic Republic
Date of Charter Activation 05/10/2009
Charter Requestor UNOOSA on behalf of FAO
Project Management Pacific Disaster Center

Description of the Event

Tropical Storm Ketsana hit Southern Laos on 29 September causing widespread flooding. Many areas are still inaccessible and over 20 people are dead.

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