Floods for miles: Swathes of China underwater after historic rain

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00:00 To Beijing now, where the region has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years

00:05 over the past few days. That is remnants of typhoon Dok Suri hit the capital and the surrounding

00:10 region. More than 20 people have died and more than 20 people are missing as rescue efforts

00:16 continue there. Let's listen to some of the people struggling with the danger of such extreme weather

00:21 conditions. I was very anxious. I was hoping the governments and rescuers would come and help us

00:29 as soon as possible. There was no electricity, just water everywhere. There were things floating

00:37 all over the place. I feel very sad. People are waiting to be rescued.

00:45 We mustn't waste a single minute so we can try and save as many people as possible.

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