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Friday, 9 August, 2002, 13:37 GMT 14:37 UK

In pictures: Floods hit Europe

Torrential rains in southern Russia have submerged villages and swept cars and holiday homes into the sea, killing at least 18 people in the process.

Severe flooding has also been reported across the Czech Republic, Austria and Romania.

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