Residents of the ancient city of Ciqikou in the southwest Chinese province of Chongqing move their furniture to a safe place. Earlier this week, a flood control alert was declared. After heavy rains, the Jialing River in Chongqing burst its banks. Floods in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou had claimed the lives of 99 people at the end of July. Authorities estimate that direct economic damage resulting from floods will amount to about 71 billion yuan (nine billion euros). Climate experts believe that floods will also continue to increase in China due to climate change.