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| Deadly floods hit China, Vietnam | Deadly floods hit China, Vietnam |
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| Days of torrential rains in southern and central China have forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes, the state-run Xinhua news agency says. | Days of torrential rains in southern and central China have forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes, the state-run Xinhua news agency says. |
| Floods, landslides and houses toppled by the rain killed at least 16 people in Hunan, Fujian and Guangxi. A number of people are still missing. | |
| In Guangxi, the army and residents were struggling to shore up a breached dyke at the base of a water reservoir. | In Guangxi, the army and residents were struggling to shore up a breached dyke at the base of a water reservoir. |
| At least 15 people died in neighbouring Vietnam, officials say. | At least 15 people died in neighbouring Vietnam, officials say. |
| There are fears the death toll in the two countries will rise further. | There are fears the death toll in the two countries will rise further. |
| Both are prone to major flooding during the annual summer rainy season. | Both are prone to major flooding during the annual summer rainy season. |