Widespread damage was reported in Vietnam where at least two people were killed and 17 others were listed as missing.Įxtratropical cyclone / Remnant low / Tropical disturbance / Monsoon depression Hainan Province sustained significant damage from the typhoon, with damage estimated at ¥500 million (US$73.8 million). In China, at least two people have been killed due to wind-related incidents. Preliminary damage estimates were placed at PHP189 million (US$4.1 million). At least 76 people are known to have been killed across the country and 72 others are listed as missing. In the Philippines, Conson produced widespread, torrential rains which triggered significant flooding. The storm eventually made landfall near Ha Noi, Vietnam on July 17 and dissipated the following day. After brushing the island at peak intensity with sustained winds estimated at 130 km/h (80 mph), the storm weakened in the Gulf of Tonkin due to less favorable conditions. By July 16, Conson attained typhoon status as it neared the southern Chinese island of Hainan. After crossing the archipelago, the storm entered the South China Sea where it was able to re-strengthen. The following day, Conson struck Quezon Province with winds of 100 km/h (60 mph) before weakening. Around the same time, the JTWC assessed the storm to have been equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane. Favorable environmental conditions, such as low wind shear and warm sea surface temperatures, allowed the system to intensify into a severe tropical storm by July 12. Developing out of a tropical disturbance east of the Philippines on July 11, 2010, Conson quickly developed as it tracked nearly due west. Typhoon Conson, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Basyang, was the second tropical cyclone during the 2010 Pacific typhoon season to impact the Philippines. Typhoon Conson approaching the Philippines on July 13
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