Typhoon Durian
Pacific typhoon in 2006
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 (JMA scale) | |
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Category 4 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
![]() Typhoon Durian approaching the Philippines at peak intensity on November 29 | |
Formed | November 25, 2006 |
Dissipated | December 9, 2006 |
(Remnant low after December 7) | |
Highest winds | 10-minute sustained: 195 km/h (120 mph) 1-minute sustained: 250 km/h (155 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 915 hPa (mbar); 27.02 inHg |
Fatalities | >1,500 total |
Damage | At least $580 million (2006 USD) |
Areas affected | Yap State, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Andaman Islands, India |
Part of the 2006 Pacific typhoon season and North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons |