Water supply stoppage sparks panic buying


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Bottled water is sold out in almost all supermarkets and shops as citizens rushed to stock up following the government announcement about a cut in water supply in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Starting from Tuesday noon, the city's water supply will be cut off for four days. (China Daily)

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Customers wait to pay for the drinks at a super market in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province November 21, 2005. (China Foto Press)

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A man carries bottles of bottled water towards home in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province November 21, 2005. (China Foto Press)

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Two residents carry boxes of bottled water in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province November 21, 2005. (China Foto Press)

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Customers wait to pay for the drinks at a super market in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province November 21, 2005. (China Foto Press)


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