GUANGZHOU — Three were killed and 11 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China's Guangdong province in recent days, according to local authorities.

The three deaths were reported in Zhaoqing city. They were trapped due to the rainfall and were found to have died at the site.

The recent heavy rainfall has affected many cities including Shaoguan, Guangzhou, Heyuan, Zhaoqing, Qingyuan, Meizhou and Huizhou, resulting in damaged houses, blocked roads and landslides

The search and rescue operations are still underway. Six of the missing individuals are from Jiangwan township, Shaoguan city while the other five are from Dalong village, Qingyuan city, according to the provincial emergency management department.

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The recent heavy rainfall has affected many cities including Shaoguan, Guangzhou, Heyuan, Zhaoqing, Qingyuan, Meizhou and Huizhou, resulting in damaged houses, blocked roads and landslides.

A total of 53,741 people have been relocated across the province, with 12,256 people being urgently resettled, the department said.

So far, 36 houses have collapsed, 48 houses have been severely damaged, resulting in a direct economic loss of nearly 140.6 million yuan (about $19.8 million).

China's National Meteorological Center issued a yellow alert for rainstorms on Monday as heavy downpours are expected to lash parts of the country.

The center also suggested taking necessary drainage measures in urban areas and farmlands, while guarding against possible disasters such as mountain torrents, landslides and mudslides

From 8:00 am Monday to 8:00 am Tuesday, heavy rains and rainstorms are forecast to hit parts of Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi, the center said.

In particular, parts of Guangdong will see torrential rain, with rainfall of 100-160 mm, according to the meteorological center.

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Local governments have been urged to cut potentially-dangerous outdoor power supplies and suspend outdoor operations in open areas.

The center also suggested taking necessary drainage measures in urban areas and farmlands, while guarding against possible disasters such as mountain torrents, landslides and mudslides.

China has a four-tier, color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow, and blue.