Thousands of people living in tents in Yunnan province since last week’s earthquakes were forced to evacuate today as torrential rain triggered floods and mudslides.<br /><br />State media reported that on Tuesday Yunnan recorded their heaviest rainfall in history. An average of 5.9 inches fell in seven hours, flooding makeshift camps where people sought shelter.<br /><br />A spokesman for the provincial fire department estimated at least 100 victims and rescuers are still trapped by the floodwaters in the heavy mountainous areas.<br /><br />At least 81 people died in the 5.7 magnitude earthquakes. Five days after they hit the area people are still waiting for supplies. <br /><br />Roads to the county are cut off, which is delaying any disaster relief to the area.<br /><br />The water supply pipeline has also been damaged.<br /><br />Torrential rain is expected to continue for another two days.<br /><br />For more news and videos visit ☛ http://ntdtv.org<br />Follow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevision<br />Add us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2C
