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The only solution is to reduce water levels in canals by almost draining them completely to brace for the large amount of rain water, Dr Thanawat said.

Toyota, Nissan and Honda are bracing for violent protests over control of islands claimed by both Japan and China.

Beijing commuters have been warned to brace for year’s worst traffic jams.