Heavy downpours cause severe flooding in southwest China's Sichuan Province.<br/> At least six people have been killed and thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes.<br/> The death toll could increase, as several people are still missing.<br/> With water levels still on the rise, local police and rescue teams have been dispatched to help trapped residents escape from homes and buildings.<br/> Shop owners have also moved their wares to higher ground.<br/> Floods triggered by heavy rains kill hundreds of people and force millions to evacuate each year during China's monsoon season.<br/> Travis Brecher, Reuters
