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Picture gallery: 1998's worst disasters

Floods in China: A national emergency was called after record-breaking floods in China; the rains caused widespread misery in much of southeast Asia.

Heavy monsoons in India: 1998's devastating monsoons across India and Nepal have been linked to storms known as twin cyclones.

Cyclones in Bangladesh: 10 million Bangladeshi flood victims needed food and medical help.

Hurricane Mitch hits Central America: Hurricane Mitch, one of the strongest hurricanes in recorded history, left a trail of devastation across Central America.

Nine typhoons in the Philippines: Typhoons Zeb and Babs were among the winds that hit the Philippines in 1998.

Relevant Stories

The misery of 98 (24 Jun 99 | Sci/Tech)
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Hot and cold in the Pacific (24 Jun 99 | Sci/Tech)
Where's the water coming from? (28 Aug 98 | World)
El Nino's angry sister (29 Jun 98 | Sci/Tech)
Global warming 'may cause El Niño' (09 Apr 98 | Sci/Tech)

Internet Links

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Hurricanes, Typhoons and Tropical Storms
The Met Office - The UK National Weather Centre
La Niña information
The Worldwatch Institute
The International Institute for Environment and Development

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