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Tuesday, 10 September, 2002, 16:34 GMT 17:34 UK
In pictures: French flood tragedy
Floods have swept through parts of southern France, killing at least 20 people and leaving a dozen others missing. Waters rose rapidly as torrential rain fell on the Gard, Vaucluse and Herault departments.
Homes and businesses fell victim as the waters rose
Residents tried to call for help as the waters rose. AP
PM Raffarin flew over the flood zone
Some residents were saved by helicopter. AFP
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