Heavy rains that began Sunday have lashed southwest China’s Guizhou Province, killing at least 17 people. More than 360-thousand people were affected. Some 1,600 houses were destroyed.
As of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, local government has allocated 15 million Yuan to a relief fund. 10-thousand clothing items and 700 tents have been delivered. Drinking water, instant noodles and other relief materials were also dispatched to those affected by the downpour.