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Torrential Rains in S China Kill 8

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Torrential rains and floods have left at least 8 people dead and five missing in south China's Sichuan Province as of 6:00 PM on Friday, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Local resident He Zhilan points to her damaged piggery at Shiling Village of Sanhe County in Jiangyou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 17, 2009. Sanhe County is experiencing continuous heavy rainfall these days. Local government has organized a series of rescue events to fight the flood. [Xinhua]

More than 117,000 people have been relocated as downpours destroyed more than 5,000 houses in 22 counties in Sichuan from Tuesday.

(Xinhua News Agency July 18, 2009)