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Guangdong authorities are on alert for another severe rainstorm in central and southern parts of the province amid fears of flooding. The provincial military command has already held meetings with other government departments to co-ordinate precautionary flood-mitigation measures at major dams. The province has been hit with three major rainstorms and four more are expected before the end of this month.

Hongkongers will be hoping their lucky numbers come up as the Jockey Club offers its biggest Dragonboat Festival Mark 6 jackpot. An estimated HK$70 million is up for grabs in the snowball draw ahead of tomorrow's holiday. The prize fund has been boosted by the fact that no ticket won the top prize in Saturday's draw.