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Natural Damage in China
Beijing, July 11 (KCNA) -- Heavy rains and hails hit various areas of China from July 1, causing damage.

According to the Office of the State Disaster Reduction Committee on July 8, 49 people were dead, 21 went missing and 307,000 were evacuated in 20 provinces.

The total number of the victims is 7,545,000 and the economic losses amount to 6,390 million RMB.Y.

Rescue steps are being taken in the afflicted areas.

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