Villagers, tourists trapped in heavy rains in China

Over 200 people, including tourists, were today trapped in south China's picturesque Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, hit by heavy rainfall.
Around 250 people remained stranded in villages after torrential rain flooded roads, cut off electricity and caused houses to collapse in Yangshuo County, a popular tourism destination, since earlier this week.
Authorities have managed to rescue 61 trapped people and are sending in essential supplies to the remaining 250 trapped in two villages.
In Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, 140 tourists were stranded at a scenic spot till evening as torrential rain caused many roads to collapse.
Local government is working to evacuate the tourists, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

The meteorological department predicts heavy rainfall to continue through tomorrow and extend to more areas of the region.