贵州暴雨造成17人死亡

Heavy rains that began Sunday have lashed southwest China’s Guizhou Province,  killing at least 17 people. More than 360-thousand people were affected. Some 1,600  houses were destroyed.

As of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, local government has allocated 15 million Yuan to a  relief fund. 10-thousand clothing items and 700 tents have been delivered. Drinking  water, instant noodles and other relief materials were also dispatched to those  affected by the downpour.