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Natural disasters killed over 220,000 people in 2008, making it one of the most devastating years on…
In more natural disaster news, meteorologists continue to track Hurricane Rick, which they have downgraded to a Category 3 storm early today.
The hurricane is headed towards Mexico’s Pacific coast, and is expected to make landfall midweek. Right now, it is producing winds around 125 miles per hour, and forecasters say despite the downgrade it is expected to be a dangerous hurricane and warned people in western Mexico to take steps to protect themselves in advance.
A strong typhoon is making its way towards the Philippines today, as the nation continues to recover from two massive storms in the past month.
Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma have ravaged the country recently, leaving a still-rising death toll of 858 in their wake. Many died immediately when the storms struck, but bacterial infections due to tainted water have left many still sick and dying. The recent storms have also wiped out rural farming and fishing towns.
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