Five people were killed and another three remained missing following a flash flood in south China's Guangdong Province on Saturday.

The accident happened at the Fenghuangxia scenic area in Jiangmen City, where some tourists were enjoying rafting on Saturday afternoon, according to the local emergency office.

Six people were saved by 7:10 pm. Rescue work is still under way.

Jiangmen was hit by heavy downpours on Saturday.