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Flood damage in Britain costs millions

Flooding in Britain in June and July caused about 3 billion pound (¥682 billion) in damage, officials said Aug. 20. About 45,000 households and 14,500 businesses had made insurance claims following Britain's worst flooding in more than half a century. The period from May to July was the wettest since records began in 1766. (AP)

Shukan ST: Aug. 31, 2007

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World News Flood damage in Britain costs millions Flooding in Britain in June and July caused about 3 billion pound (¥682 billion) in damage, officials said Aug. 20. About 45,000 households and 14,500 businesses had made insurance claims following Britain's worst flooding in more than half a century. The period from May to July was the wettest since records began in 1766. (AP) Shukan ST: Aug. 31, 2007 (C) All rights reserved