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At least 271 killed or missing in China rains, 59,000 troops deployed

Eighteen more bodies were today recovered in flood-hit China, pushing the toll due to heavy torrential rains to 271 killed or missing, prompting the army to mount a massive relief and rescue operation by deploying 59,000 troops.

Jul 25, 2016, 14:41 PM IST

225 killed or missing in China rains; protests break out

As many as 225 people have been killed or missing in heavy torrential rain and floods in China as thousands of angry residents took to streets over late disaster warning and ineffective rescue efforts.

Jul 23, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

Heavy rain in China kills at least 24, millions evacuated

Heavy rain in China has killed at least 24 people and forced 16 million from their homes, state media reported on Saturday.

Jul 23, 2016, 11:12 AM IST