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Wednesday, 21 August, 2002, 13:19 GMT 14:19 UK
In pictures: Asia's extreme weather
Torrential rain is continuing to cause havoc in China, Cambodia and the region. In China alone floods have killed at least 250 people in the last weeks.
![]() Thousands of Chinese are working round the clock to shore up defences around Lake Dongting
![]() Livestock is being rescued from the rising waters
![]() Old people are particularly vulnerable and need help
![]() Landslides triggered by the torrential rain have killed more than 100 people in China
![]() Cambodia is the latest country to be hit
![]() In Vietnam, the clear-up is beginning
![]() Two days of torrential rain had completely flooded the streets in Hanoi
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