Deaths rise in wake of flood disasters

The death toll continues to rise as wide swaths of China grapple with flooding and landslides caused by torrential rains.

In southwestern China's Sichuan province, 14 people were confirmed dead and 25 remained missing as of 2:30 pm on Monday after flash floods hit Malie village in Hanyuan county at around 2:30 am on Saturday, China Central Television reported on Monday.

Floods triggered by torrential rains also damaged over 40 houses in the village. More than 1,524 people have been affected, the local government said during a news conference on Sunday.