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Typhoon Hester of October 1971 was regarded as one of the most destructive storms to strike Vietnam since 1944. [1] Developing as a tropical depression on October 18 near Palau, Hester gradually intensified as it moved westward towards the Philippines. Across the Philippines, Hester was responsible for six deaths and ₱5 million
On October 23, the storm made landfall near Huế, South Vietnam. Once onshore, Hester rapidly weakened and dissipated on October 24 over Laos. [21] [22] The most significant impact from Typhoon Hester was felt in South Vietnam were winds in excess of 155 km/h (100 mph) caused extensive damage to several United States Army bases.
Typhoon Hester made landfall over South Vietnam causing severe damage. At Chu Lai Base Area, Hester damaged or destroyed 75 percent of the structures in the base. Sustained winds and gusts in the base were estimated to have reached 130 km/h (80 mph) and 160 km/h (105 mph) respectively. [278]
Tropical Storm Hester (1963) – remained over the open ocean. Typhoon Hester (1966) – remained over the open ocean. Tropical Storm Hester (1968) – a strong tropical storm that made landfall South Vietnam. Typhoon Hester (1971) – was regarded as one of the most destructive storms to strike Vietnam since 1944.
On 23 October 1971 the base was severely damaged by Typhoon Hester which damaged or destroyed 75 percent of the structures in the base. Sustained winds and gusts in the base were estimated to have reached 130 km/h (80 mph) and 160 km/h (105 mph) respectively. [ 8 ]
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