Irene's death toll reaches 46 as US towns battle heavy flooding
China Daily | Updated: 2011-08-31 07:55
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A car passes a section of Route 112 on Monday that was washed out during Hurricane Irene in Halifax, Vermont. Brian Snyder / Reuters |
MONTPELIER, Vermont - The full measure of Hurricane Irene's fury came into focus on Monday as the death toll passed 46, while towns in the northern US region of New England battled epic floods and millions were still without electricity.
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