Sudden rising water triggered by heavy rainfall

A total of seven people died as a result of floods in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan, regional emergency authorities said.

Three others were injured after flash floods hit Pengzhou City in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday, China Media Group reported.

The injured people were hospitalized and are in a stable condition.

Sudden rising water triggered by heavy rainfall hit Longcaogou Valley at around 3:30 p.m., according to local authorities.