Vehicles are blocked during rush hour in China's Chongqing Municipality, on August 4, 2009. Heavy rain hit Chongqing on Tuesday causing traffic jam and the closure of highways. A total of 379,900 people are plagued by the strong rainfalls. [Xinhua]

People stand on flooded street in China's Chongqing Municipality, on August 4, 2009. Heavy rain hit Chongqing on Tuesday causing traffic jam and the closure of highways. A total of 379,900 people are plagued by the strong rainfalls. [Xinhua]