69 dams in danger of bursting in quake-hit China

China’s Water Ministry says 69 dams are in danger of bursting in Sichuan province in the wake of an earthquake nearly two weeks ago.

69 dams in danger of bursting in quake-hit China
Sun, 25 May, 2008 - 11:26

China’s Water Ministry says 69 dams are in danger of bursting in Sichuan province in the wake of an earthquake nearly two weeks ago.

The ministry gave the number in a statement before a news conference Sunday.

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