Thousands at risk from dyke breach as China flood toll rises

Manila Bulletin Tuesday 22nd June, 2010

Chinese rescuers help evacuate an elderly woman as floodwaters rise in Shaowu, southeast China's Fujian province on June 21, 2010. AFP photo BEIJING, June 22, 2010 (AFP) - Chinese authorities rushed T...

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