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| China storms kill more than 100 | China storms kill more than 100 |
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| Severe weather in several parts of China has killed more than 100 people in the past week, state media say. | Severe weather in several parts of China has killed more than 100 people in the past week, state media say. |
| In the eastern Shandong province, the death toll has risen to 40 since torrential rains hit on Wednesday. | In the eastern Shandong province, the death toll has risen to 40 since torrential rains hit on Wednesday. |
| Forty-two bodies have been found in the central area around Chongqing, which was hit by floods and mudslides. Several people are still missing. | |
| In the southern Yunnan province, 27 people are known to have died in a landslide triggered by heavy rains. | In the southern Yunnan province, 27 people are known to have died in a landslide triggered by heavy rains. |
| The Xinhua news agency quoted local officials as saying that there was a severe risk of flooding in the coming days along the Huai River, which runs through several provinces in central and eastern China. | The Xinhua news agency quoted local officials as saying that there was a severe risk of flooding in the coming days along the Huai River, which runs through several provinces in central and eastern China. |
| The storms have not only claimed lives, but also caused damage estimated at millions of dollars and forced thousands of people to flee their homes. | The storms have not only claimed lives, but also caused damage estimated at millions of dollars and forced thousands of people to flee their homes. |
| The latest deaths mean more than 400 people have perished in floods and landslides in recent weeks across the country. | The latest deaths mean more than 400 people have perished in floods and landslides in recent weeks across the country. |
| Deadly flooding is an annual problem in China, with millions of people in central and southern parts of the country living on reclaimed farmland in the flood plains of rivers. | Deadly flooding is an annual problem in China, with millions of people in central and southern parts of the country living on reclaimed farmland in the flood plains of rivers. |
| Last year some 2,704 people died in flooding and typhoons in China, according to the country's Meteorological Administration. | Last year some 2,704 people died in flooding and typhoons in China, according to the country's Meteorological Administration. |