Torrential rain has continued across southern and central China, with at least 18 people killed in widespread flooding that also closed schools and businesses, and disrupted transport and power supplies.
China's weather agency said areas of Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan faced a high risk of rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods and severe urban flooding and waterlogging.
Authorities said they have allocated 150 million yuan ($A31 million) for disaster relief and launched emergency responses in several affected areas.
