BEIJING: The death toll from floods in northern China's Hebei province has risen to 29, state media reported Friday, after record-breaking rains pummeled the region in recent weeks.

"As of August 10, 29 people have died due to disasters in Hebei Province, of which six were previously missing. There are still 16 missing," state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing authorities.

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