Central China
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Death toll in central China floods rises to 56, losses mount to USD 10 billion
World | Jul 23, 2021, 09:21 PM ISTThe death toll from the torrential rains in central China's Henan province has risen to 56, with five people reported missing, the state-run Xinhua news agency quoted local authorities as saying.
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China Floods: 25 killed, over 1 million affected; President Xi calls in PLA
World | Jul 21, 2021, 05:25 PM ISTThe massive floods, described by meteorologists as a once-in-a-lifetime event, have resulted in apocalyptic scenes in the provincial capital Zhengzhou, a metropolis of 12.6 million, with its public avenues and subway tunnels getting submerged with surging waters.
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Rest home fire in Central China kills 38
World | May 26, 2015, 08:55 AM ISTBeijing: A fire that swept through a rest home in central China killed 38 people and injured six, Chinese authorities said Tuesday.The fire broke out Monday night in an apartment building being used as a
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Chinese acrobat escapes serious injury after falling off
World | Jul 08, 2012, 08:50 PM ISTPingjiang, Jul 8: A Chinese acrobat survived after falling from a tightrope on Sunday in Pingjiang County, Hunan Province in central China, according to a report from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.Dawa Zi acrobat Aisikaier was