BEIJING, June 21, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in southern China's Guangdong province this week rose to 38 on Friday, state media reported.

"Due to the severity of the disaster... the search and rescue of trapped people is difficult and time-consuming," state broadcaster CCTV reported. "As of 15:00 on June 21, the disaster caused 38 deaths with two people missing."