>> hi, heavy rains continue to cause havoc in asia. it's northern china facing the brunt of it at the moment. one town was struck by strong blood waters, smashing six story buildings and ripping houses in the foundation. as the water tore apart the town, terrified residents fled to high ground and upper stories of apartment buildings. the catastrophe happened when a river overflowed in the night in northwest and chinese province. the disaster was made worse by blockage of the river upstream. it created two feet of waves crushing down on the town. half the town was left under water and covered with a three-foot high layer of sludge. hampering the rescue efforts. 127 confirmed dead. not clear they have perished, though, because the communication links in the