Over 80,000 evacuated in southwest China amid massive rains

By Anadolu staff

ANKARA (AA) - Authorities have evacuated over 80,000 people in southwest China following massive rains and flash floods in the region, state media said on Sunday.

Intense rains have pummeled several cities and prefectures in Sichuan province since Friday, triggering flash floods and destroying homes, Xinhua news agency reported citing the province's emergency management authorities.

No casualties have so far been reported.

Local authorities have expanded spot checks, patrols and monitoring work to guard against rain-driven secondary disasters.

Rain-triggered flash floods and a mudslide in the city of Kangding, Sichuan, left 27 people dead or missing on Aug. 3.