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Seventeen dead, 900 snakes set loose as deadly storms lash China
Seventeen people died and hundreds were injured as severe storms struck southern China on July 8, 2026. In Guangxi, up to 900 snakes escaped from a washed-away breeding farm, alarming local residents. Officials expect more heavy rain, amplifying concerns over flooding and disaster response efforts in the region.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 20:43 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 20:50 UTC
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