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China in the midst of deadly flood

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Floods in China

Floods in China

Floods visit part of China, causing few hundred thousands to escape from their homes. Heavy rains coupled with strong winds quickly flooded low lying areas, affecting many who resided along these places. Fast moving water gushes through the land, leading to landslides that stripped houses and apartments off the ground. As many as 16 people have been reported dead, while a couple more are still missing.

China now shares similar natural disaster threat as its neighbouring country Vietnam. Vietnam also reported a total of 15 death. Local authorities of both countries fear that death toll would still rise in this rainy season.

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