27 - 30 MAY 1998. CHINA: FLOODS
The Environmental News Network and Itar-Tass report at
least 128 dead and almost $100 million in damages as ENSO-related floods
hit eight Chinese provinces. Over one million homes have been destroyed
and crops were destroyed on 200,000 hectares. Further heavy rains and floods
are expected in the Yangtze river valley.
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1997 El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO 97-98)