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Heavy rains trigger deadly flooding in China's Guangdong

Olwen Atanackovic
April 22, 2024

At least four people have been reported killed and 10 others are missing after days of torrential rainfall in southern China. Over 100,000 people were evacuated in Guangdong province, which has been hit by widespread flooding and landslides.

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