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Historic Floods Displace Thousands in Northern China

7/29/2025

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Devastating floods in northern China have uprooted over 3,000 lives and claimed at least two victims. The capital's largest reservoir has seen its highest inflow in 66 years, leading officials to issue urgent flood warnings across 11 provinces. As more rain looms, communities brace for potential landslides and heightened emergency measures.

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Devastating floods in northern China have uprooted over 3,000 lives and claimed at least two victims. The capital's largest reservoir has seen its highest inflow in 66 years, leading officials to issue urgent flood warnings across 11 provinces. As more rain looms, communities brace for potential landslides and heightened emergency measures.