Heavy rains in southern China kill 66

Elder residents are retreated from Xiyang Town to a higher place in Meixian County of south China's Guangdong Province, June 10, 2007. Days of torrential rain in southern China have killed 66 people and left 12 missing by last night, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

A pregnant woman is helped to leave the flooded area in Longwo Town, Zijin County of south China's Guangdong Province, June 9, 2007.

Children have lunch in a temporary shelter in Longwo Town, Zijin County of south China's Guangdong Province, June 9, 2007.

Soldiers rest after fighting the flood in Xingning City of south China's Guangdong Province, June 10, 2007.

A rescuer gives water and food to people in Meizhou, Guangdong Province, June 10, 2007.