Floods in southern China have killed at least 15 people over the past few days and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands more, Xinhua reported.

In Guangxi region, seven died and three were missing following torrential rains, with more than 23,000 people being evacuated to safer areas.

More than 300,000 people have been evacuated and eight people have died in neighboring Hunan province.

According to the China Meteorological Administration, more rain is forecast in coming days.