The death toll in the southwest China floods has risen to 105, with 83 people still missing.

The Chinese central government has allocated 40 million yuan, or US$4.8 million, in disaster relief for the flood-affected regions.

The bulk of the money will go to Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality, which were devastated by floods triggered by a rainstorm.

The rainstorm caused floods and landslides that trapped hundreds of people, destroyed farmland and transportation links.

The State Council has dispatched a disaster-relief mission to work together with local governments.

And the China's Red Cross allocated relief goods including tents and quilts to the disaster-hit areas.

(CRI September 7, 2004)