(Yicai Global) Aug. 19 -- A liquor maker in southwestern Sichuan province had over 100 tons of base alcohol destroyed when a flash flood entered its cellars on Aug. 16, causing huge losses.

Members of staff survey the carnage after hundreds of huge vats are upended by the flood waters. Only 15 tons of base alcohol out of the 127 tons stored underground remain.

Submerged vats lie neck-deep in muddy water.

Overturned vats lie on their side.

Workers attempt to clean up after the floods.

Editor: Kim Taylor