Flooding in Shanghai

Flooding in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - A promenade along the Huangpu River is flooded in Shanghai on Aug. 8, 2012, after heavy rain due to a typhoon.

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  • ILEA001173219
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  • 2012/8/08 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2012 Kyodo News
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  • 3968 × 2667 pixel
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  • 240 dpi
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