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MAP: CHINA: Cold Wave - Jan 2008
31 Jan 2008
Source: ReliefWeb
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The most serious snowstorms in 30 years have affected 14 provinces and 77.8 million people, causing 24 deaths so far.
About 107,000 houses have collapsed and 827,000 people have relocated. 4.1 million hectares of farmland are affected.
Direct economic loss is estimated to reach RMB22 billion. - Hong Kong Red Cross, 28 Jan 2008

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