The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck southwest China rose to 82, state media reported Thursday, as rain and possible mudslides threatened the search for dozens of missing people.

The magnitude 6.6 quake hit about 43 km southeast of the city of Kangding in Sichuan province at a depth of 10 km on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey, forcing thousands to be resettled into temporary camps.

46 people died in Ganzi prefecture near the epicenter, while 36 deaths were reported in neighboring Ya’an city. More than 270 were injured, while the number of missing remained at 35.

The national weather service said moderate rain will continue in the affected earthquake area on Thursday and Friday, with some localized heavy showers.