Floods in China due to heavy rains wreak havoc; over 50 people killed
At least 56 people have been killed and another 22 reported missing as heavy rains continue to pummel southern China.
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At least 56 people have been killed and another 22 reported missing as heavy rains continue to pummel southern China. Reuters
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Rescuers transfer residents with a boat at a flooded area in Guilin, Guangxi province. Reuters
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As much as 48.6 centimeters (19 inches) of rain has been dumped on several cities in China. Reuters
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More than 11 million people in 11 southern provinces were affected by floods, landslides and hailstorms. Reuters
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Dozens of flights at several airports serving major cities in the region including Chengdu, Changsha, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen were canceled or delayed. Reuters
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The national meteorological center forecast more rain to come this week in southern China. Reuters
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