Saomai sweeps through E. China, killing 111
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-08-11 21:59
Two villagers clear a flooded bridge after typhoon Saomai
roared through in Fuding County, east China's Fujian Province Friday, August 11,
2006. Saomai, the most powerful typhoon to hit China in five decades raged
across the southeastern coast Thursday, claiming at least 111 lives as it
capsized ships, destroyed buildings and forced 1.5 million people from their
homes. [Xinhua]
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