In China, heavy rainfalls caused floods in the province of Yunnan leaving 10 people dead, while 1,200 residents were urgently evacuated. <br/><br/>The CCTV broadcaster reported today that heavy rains in 45 counties of the province, which have been continuing since July 19, led to severe floods and mudflows in some areas. The disaster affected almost 223,000 people, 200 buildings were destroyed and 2,400 more damaged. Direct economic damage has already exceeded 270 million yuan, about 40 million dollars.