China faces more rain as flood deaths rise to 1,117
Heavy rains lashed remote north-western China yesterday as the death toll from weekend flooding that triggered massive landslides jumped to 1,117.
Local officials said at least 627 people were still missing.
The National Meteorological Centre warned there was a "relatively large" chance of more landslides in the coming days, as heavier rain was expected, with up to 3.5 inches forecast for tomorrow.
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