Rocks and fallen trees washed down by mudslides are seen at the Huangzhu Township of Longnan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 20, 2010. Landslides and mudslides occurred in the city due to the heavy rains from Aug. 11. Twenty-three people were reported killed. [Xinhua]

Soldiers clear a vehicle covered by junks in Chengxian County of Longnan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 20, 2010. Landslides and mudslides occurred in the city due to the heavy rains from Aug. 11. Twenty-three people were reported killed. [Xinhua]