Major floods may hit Chaping County at any time
2008-05-17 06:01:51 GMT 2008-05-17 14:01:51 (Beijing Time) SINA English
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BEIJING, May 17— According to reports released by the "Dipper 1" satellite, aftershocks in Beichuan County, Sichuan Province continuously happen. The water level of Haizi is rising rapidly and major floods may occur at any time, Xinhua said.
At present, local victims have abandoned their home and were transferred to the higher ground. 46 seriously injured people need emergent medical help.
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