Heavy rainfall ravaged a number of counties and districts in Chongqing on 13th and 14th September. According to the latest weather forecast, the rainy days will continue to linger for at least two more days.

Government departments at all levels in the disaster-stricken counties and districts have taken various measures to tackle the severe weather. Liangping County dispatched a group of machines to help dredge blocked waterways and drain flooded roads in Hucheng Town. In Tuocun Village, Changshou District, a total of 24 trapped villagers were rescued in three hours. (CQNEWS) (Translated by Liu Kan)