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Over 300 dead from heavy rains in China since April

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-07-30 14:54

Heavy rainstorms have caused flooding and landslides across China, killing 307 and affecting 67.36 million people since April, the office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said on Thursday.

As of July 30, heavy rains have caused an estimated 46.5 billion yuan ($6.8 billion) in damages.