News Forum - Thailand’s northeast braced as Typhoon Noru slams Vietnam

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Typhoon Noru slammed into Vietnam today forcing hundreds of thousands of people to take shelter after the country imposed a mandatory curfew. High-rise buildings shook in Danang, as winds have been compared to that of a category five hurricane. Wind speeds were clocked between 103 and 117 kilometres per hour. According to authorities, almost half of Vietnam’s airports have been shuttered, while schools and businesses followed suit as residents hurried to secure their homes. Earlier this week, Typhoon Noru hit the Philippines, killing at least six people. Northeast Thailand is bracing for the typhoon as it is expected to be […]

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