Rain-triggered Floods Kill at Least Eight in China

Beijing, At least eight people have died after heavy rainfall caused flooding in south-western China, the Xinhua news agency reported today. More than 30 people are still missing after flash floods hit south-west China's Sichuan province, Xinhua said. Rescue work was continuing with more than 400 emergency personnel at the scene. China regularly experiences torrential rainfall, especially during the summer months. Source: Oman News Agency