Rescue and relief efforts have been underway in Mianning County in southwest China's Sichuan Province, where rainstorms have killed at least three people and left 12 missing. /VCG

A group of 30 local firefighters on Saturday helped those affected build up tents and transfer supplies in Caogu Township, Mianning County. /VCG

Some local soldiers were seen working till late to build up relief tents. /VCG

The vehement rainstorms lashed the region from Friday night to the early hours of Saturday. The county launched a level II emergency response. /VCG