More rain in northern China takes death toll in floods to 13

At least three more people have died in heavy rain in northern China, state media said on Aug 19, taking the death toll to 13 in recent storms across the region, with five still missing and no let-up in rain forecast.

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Heavier-than-usual downpours have battered parts of China in extreme weather since July, with the East Asian monsoon rain stalling over its north and south.