The New Nation - Internet Edition

Internet Edition. August 10, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM

45 dead in Vietnam floods

AP, Hanoi

Officials say at least 45 people have died in landslides and floods in northern Vietnam.

At least 47 others are still missing and officials fear more will die as heavy rains continued Saturday.

Lao Cai was the hardest hit of the four mountainous provinces, with 20 deaths and 45 missing, says provincial disaster official Thao A Tua.

Deaths have also been reported in the provinces of Yen Bai, Pho Tho and Quang Ninh.

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