China combats severe floods ( 2003-07-11 11:52) (newsphoto.com.cn)
Chinese soldiers help local residents evacuate
flooded areas in Xuyi in East China's Jiangsu Province, July 10, 2003.
[newsphoto.com.cn]
A farmer guides a flock of sheep from flooded
areas to a safe place in Xuyi, East China's Jiangsu Province July 10,
2003. By 3:00 p.m. Thursday, all 68,000 residents of Xuyu, located by
Hongze Lake, were evacuated to a safe place in preparation for water
diversion. [newsphoto.com.cn]
Tired soldiers take a rest. [newsphoto.com.cn]
The sluice gate at Tuanjie Lake in Xuyi is
submerged in floodwater. [newsphoto.com.cn]
