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China: Heat Wave: 2004/07/04 Country Information on DRR

Period 2004/07/04
Country or District China
Event Type Heat Wave
Outline A heat wave in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou killed 39 people over two days, a government newspaper reported Sunday.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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China Daily 2004/07/05
The heavy rains dropped on Guangzhou by Typhoon Mindulle brought temporary relief from a heatwave blamed for 41 deaths.

The Washington Times 2004/07/04
Heat waves in the southern China city of Guangzhou were reported to have claimed 39 lives.

Yahoo asia News 2004/07/04
Heat Wave in China City Kills 39