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CCTV-9: 18 mln people affected by heavy rain in S. China

18 mln people affected by heavy rain in S. China WATCH VIDEO Source: CCTV.com | 06-16-2008 13:27 At least 57 people have been killed and nearly 18 million affected as rainstorms and floods hit southern and eastern parts of China. According to the Ministry...

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