PNG: State of emergency in flood hit province

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Updated November 19, 2007 21:14:09

Papua New Guinea has been declared a state of emergency with heavy flooding claiming more than 70 lives. That figure is expected to rise, with dozens of people missing in north eastern Oro province.

Presenter: Firmin Nanol
Speakers: P-N-G's Acting Prime Minister Dr Puka Temu

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