28.04.2026 10:14
Heavy rains that hit Qinzhou, China, flooded the city in a short period, paralyzing daily life. With streets turning into rivers, transportation came to a standstill, vehicles were submerged, and homes and workplaces were inundated. Stranded residents were evacuated by boats, schools were suspended, and authorities raised the alert level to the maximum due to the risk of further floods and landslides. Experts described the rainfall as a 'once-in-a-century' event.
Qinzhou city in Guangxi, southern China, was submerged after the heaviest rainfall in recent years. Citizens stranded in the city, where streets turned into rivers, are being evacuated by boats.
TRANSPORT HALTED IN CITY CENTER
The water level covering the streets of Qinzhou after the heavy downpour reached the roofs of parked vehicles. Hundreds of cars were submerged and rendered unusable in the area where traffic was completely paralyzed. Underpasses and parking lots were among the most affected spots by the flood.
RESCUE OPERATIONS WITH BOATS
Emergency teams were mobilized for residents stranded as water entered homes and shops. Footage from the region shows rescue teams and civil defense units using inflatable boats to navigate through streets, transporting the elderly, children, and those trapped in their homes to safe areas.
EDUCATION SUSPENDED, WARNINGS ISSUED
Authorities warned the public that rainfall would continue and secondary disasters such as landslides could occur. Schools were closed across the city, the weather warning level was raised to the highest, and emergency services were put on 24-hour alert.
"A ONCE-IN-A-CENTURY RAINFALL"
Residents noted that the water rose very quickly and they were caught off guard. Experts emphasize that this rainfall pattern affecting southern China has pushed river beds to overflowing points. While evacuated citizens are being placed in temporary shelters, it was reported that damage assessment efforts will begin after the waters recede.