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June 16, 2010 |
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Flash floods caused by torrential rain killed 19 people and left seven missing near France's Mediterranean coast, an official said on Wednesday, after the worst downpours the region has seen since 1827. More than 350 mm (14 inches) of rain fell on the Var department in southern France in a few hours on Tuesday. The sub-prefect for the region said 19 people had died and seven others were missing. More than 1,000 people found refuge in schools and other buildings after their homes were swamped. Helicopters flew over 450 rescue missions and some 100,000 households were without electricity. [ YAHOO NEWS ]
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