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12:16 GMT, Sunday, 5 July 2009 13:16 UK

In pictures: Floods in China

Flooded city of Liuzhou in the Guangxi province, southern China. Photo: 4 July 2009

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At least 16 people have been killed in southern and central China after heavy rains triggered a series of floods and landslides in the region.

A rescuer climbs up to help trapped residents in Liuzhou. Photo: 4 July 2009

A rescuer climbs up to help trapped residents in Liuzhou. Photo: 4 July 2009

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More than 300,000 people have been moved out of flooded areas, but some residents still remain trapped in their homes.

People on boats in Rongshui County, southern Guangxi province. Photo: 3 July 2009

People on boats in Rongshui County, southern Guangxi province. Photo: 3 July 2009

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The worst-hit areas are in Hunan, Fujian and Guangxi provinces, where a number of towns and villages are partially submerged.

A damaged dyke in Guangxi. Photo: 3 July 2009

A damaged dyke in Guangxi. Photo: 3 July 2009

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In Guangxi, some 15,000 people left their homes after a dyke at the base of a water reservoir was breached.

People use sanbags to protect a restaurant in Lizhou. Photo: 4 July 2009

People use sanbags to protect a restaurant in Lizhou. Photo: 4 July 2009

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Local residents have been using sandbags to try to hold back surging flood waters.

Debris in the town of Dayu, Jiangxi province. Photo: 4 July 2009

Debris in the town of Dayu, Jiangxi province. Photo: 4 July 2009

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The floods have devastated the region, sparking concern that the death toll will rise even further.

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