The continued rains caused heavy floods in the West River, and Santeh, Nanhai, Samshui, and the Hsinhui districts were inundated, but the water commenced to subside on the 7th inst., and the peasants are now busily en; making good the damage done. This was not very serious but a fidod which occurred in the Chiaying sub-prefecture was most disastrous. In one plane called Nank'ou enormous damage was ne, and many persons rendered homeless.
Hongkong, 10th July.
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