162 people are killed in floods

Hong Kong - Floods and landslides triggered by the worst rains in more than a decade have killed at least 162 people in northern…

Hong Kong - Floods and landslides triggered by the worst rains in more than a decade have killed at least 162 people in northern regions of Malaysia and Indonesia and in southern Thailand, officials said yesterday. Meteorologists said the rain was abating, but added there could be more on the way as the region enters its monsoon season.

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