Heavy rains hit part of southwest China's Yunnan Province from Friday afternoon to Sunday, causing an evacuation of thousands.

Heavy rains hit part of southwest China's Yunnan Province from Friday afternoon to Sunday, causing an evacuation of thousands.

The rain-triggered flood hit three counties in the Dai Autonomous Prefecture of Xishuangbanna, the prefectural government said. Some areas reported precipitation of 214 mm.

No casualties have been reported.

In a worst-hit town in Jinghong City, more than 5,500 people were affected by flood. Roads and bridges were also damaged.

The flood also inundated a local small power plant, causing it to stop operation.

The disaster relief work is under way.