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China flood toll 198

CHANGSHA (CHINA): As the death toll from the rainstorms and floods triggered by the tropical storm Bilis rose to 198 in China, Vice-Premier Hui Liangyu on Tuesday urged all Government departments concerned to step up their efforts in flood control and disaster relief. The Government regards the current flood control task its top priority and pays great attention to safety of people's lives, Mr. Hui said during an inspection tour in Hunan Province, the worst-hit province where 92 persons have been confirmed dead, more than 100 are missing and 400,000 have been affected. Mr. Hui, also head of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, visited several flood-hit counties and cities, calling for settlement of the affected people and rebuilding of destroyed houses. He said Governments at all levels must take effective measures to ensure safety the floods season.

— Xinhua

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