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VIDEO: Floods in China trap school kids
23 Jul 2008 13:37:00 GMT
Source: AlertNet
Jul 23 - Heavy rainstorms and resulting floods have killed at least six people in central China's Hubei province.

Almost 600,000 people are reported to have been affected and floods inundated 36 school buildings.

12,000 people are also said to be trapped and awaiting rescue.

Sonia Legg reports.




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