Heavy rain! Killed 15

BY A STAFF REPORTER: At least 15 people have been killed and four are missing after heavy rains lashed the Chinese city of Chongqing.

As of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, 15 people had been killed and four missing in southwest China's Chongqing municipality after the latest heavy rains from Monday. Heavy rains have caused flooding and geological disasters, disrupting the lives of more than 130,000 people in 19 districts and counties.

The casualties were confirmed after a rain-related disaster warning was issued in central and southwestern China on Tuesday.

President Xi Jinping has ordered that authorities at all levels must give the highest priority to ensuring the safety and property of the people. And efforts should be made to reduce all kinds of damage. '