Typhoon Durian

Typhoon Durian (PAGASA : Typhoon Reming) was a large storm that hurt the Philippines and Vietnam in 2006. Many people died when mud slid down from the Mayon Volcano and covered many villages.

Typhoon Durian (Reming)
Typhoon (JMA scale)
Category 4 (Saffir–Simpson scale)
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Typhoon Durian approaching the Philippines at peak intensity on November 29
FormedNovember 25, 2006
DissipatedDecember 9, 2006
(Remnant low after December 7)
Highest winds10-minute sustained: 195 km/h (120 mph)
1-minute sustained: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Lowest pressure915 mbar (hPa); 27.02 inHg
Fatalities>1,500 total
DamageAt least $580 million (2006 USD)
Areas affectedYap State, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Andaman Islands, India
Part of the 2006 Pacific typhoon season
and North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons