China floods toll rises to 175
June 21st, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANSBeijing, June 21 (IANS) Torrential rain and floods in ten regions of southern China have left 175 dead and 107 missing, a government office said Monday.
The floods have affected 25.15 million people and caused the collapse of 144,000 houses, Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said.
The worst-hit provinces include Jiangxi, Fujian, Hunan and Guangxi, Xinhua reported.
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