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| | Thursday, 22 August, 2002, 11:53 GMT 12:53 UK In pictures: Germany counts flood cost While Germany struggles to strengthen the banks of swollen rivers in some parts of the country, the clean-up has begun in others, leaving politicians to ponder how they will pay the bill.  Transport links have been disrupted by the floods (AFP)  Rubbish piles up in the streets of Pirna in Saxony (AFP)  Many small businesses have to consider how to foot the repair bill  Sandbag barriers held firm in some areas... (AFP)  ...while in others relief workers toiled to shore up defences along the swollen Elbe River (AFP)  The main concern now is how long the dams can hold on (AFP)  But some remain undeterred and managed to make their way to the nearest ice-cream parlour (AFP) | |
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