Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality launched level III emergency response on Sunday after heavy rains led to floods in parts of the region. /VCG

On Sunday, local firefighters were seen saving those trapped by water in Longtan Town, Fuling District. Over 3,100 people in the town were evacuated. /VCG

Local authorities have vowed not to leave anyone behind during the relief efforts, especially children, the elderly and the disabled. /VCG

The floods had affected over 205,000 people until Sunday afternoon, causing direct loss of 270 million yuan (about 38 million U.S. dollars). /VCG