As of now, power, water, communications and main roads have recovered. Resumption rate of restaurants and hotels surrounding the Cun Chao stadium has reached 96 percent, according to local authorities.

Wei Zhuying, who runs a chain-brand milk tea store at the biggest commercial complex of the county, said her store was reopened on July 22.

The store's walls and counter were rebuilt, with old machines soaked in flood replaced with new ones. "Our headquarters compensated equipment valued at 200,000 yuan ($27,900) to 300,000 yuan ($41,800) and other materials. The county government waived one and a half months of rent and reduced taxes," she said.

Wei added she was worried business might be affected after the disaster, but since reopening, it hasn't been impacted much.

She and her husband had been volunteers distributing supplies and cleaning mud and debris at other shops. "I saw so many helpers from outside the county and as locals, we also wanted to give a hand," she said.