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Thousands rescued after flooding hits North Korea
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, people who were affected by heavy rainfall in North Phyongan province, North Korea are rescued, July 28, 2024

MORE than 5,000 people have been airlifted out of flooded areas of north-western North Korea after heavy summer rains caused a river on the Chinese border to swell, state media reported today.

The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) did not mention any deaths or how much damage had been caused by the inundation on Saturday.

Summer floods often cause serious damage to farmlands in North Korea due to poor drainage, deforestation and dilapidated infrastructure.

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