Buildings and roads are hit by mudslides in Zhouqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2010. At least 127 people have been confirmed dead, and nearly 2,000 others are still missing after the mudslides triggered by torrential rains in Zhouqu County, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. [Xinhua]

A bike is covered by mud in the affected region at Zhouqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2010. At least 127 people have been confirmed dead, and nearly 2,000 others are still missing after the mudslides triggered by torrential rains in Zhouqu County, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. [Xinhua]