China warns of safety problems at dams in quake zone: Xinhua

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Thursday May 15, 1:28 PM

China warns of safety problems at dams in quake zone: Xinhua

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BEIJING, May 15, 2008 (AFP) - China faces safety problems at dams and reservoirs in areas affected by this week's earthquake, the nation's Water Resources Minister said Thursday, according to state press.

"China faces prominent problems in safety and flood prevention at reservoirs, hydropower stations, dammed lakes and other facilities in the quake zone," Xinhua news agency quoted Chen Lei as saying.

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