Qinzhou, Guangxi Suffers Strongest Rainfall in a Decade; 100 Vehicles Submerged, Residents Use Boats
Guangxi's Qinzhou City experienced record-breaking rainfall with 323.4mm in 24 hours, equivalent to 58 West Lakes. The extreme event caused severe urban flooding, submerging nearly 100 cars and forcing residents to use boats.
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Southern Guangxi, China, recently encountered its strongest rainfall in a decade. Qinzhou recorded 323.4mm of rain in 24 hours, equivalent to dumping about 58 West Lakes' worth of water onto the city. The extreme weather caused severe urban flooding, submerging nearly 100 vehicles and forcing some residents to commute by boat.
According to reports from HK01 and Jimu News, citing the Qinzhou Meteorological Bureau, the city and surrounding townships experienced heavy to torrential rain from midnight to 8:00 AM on the 27th. The maximum localized rainfall reached 362.2mm in Jiulong Town, with a peak hourly intensity of 143.3mm. National weather stations confirmed the 24-hour total at 323.4mm.
Relative to the area of Qinnan District, where the national station is located, this volume of water is unprecedented. It marks the first case of 'extraordinary torrential rain' among all 2,418 national-level weather stations in China this year.
Qinnan District officials stated that the rain lasted for 12 hours. Due to the low-lying terrain, the sudden influx quickly caused flooding. Emergency rescues are underway, and the drainage system is being repaired. The local flood control headquarters advised residents to stay home unless necessary. Some schools suspended classes on the afternoon of the 27th to ensure safety.
Viral videos show submerged streets, cars underwater, and floodwater pouring into community elevators and garages. Some residents shared footage of themselves navigating flooded streets in boats. Armed police utilized inflatable kayaks to rescue trapped residents.
Chief meteorologist Xin Xin explained that the intensity was caused by the 'train effect'—where strong low-level southerly winds combined with coastal friction and sea-land breeze convergence to create persistent, powerful convection over the area.
According to reports from HK01 and Jimu News, citing the Qinzhou Meteorological Bureau, the city and surrounding townships experienced heavy to torrential rain from midnight to 8:00 AM on the 27th. The maximum localized rainfall reached 362.2mm in Jiulong Town, with a peak hourly intensity of 143.3mm. National weather stations confirmed the 24-hour total at 323.4mm.
Relative to the area of Qinnan District, where the national station is located, this volume of water is unprecedented. It marks the first case of 'extraordinary torrential rain' among all 2,418 national-level weather stations in China this year.
Qinnan District officials stated that the rain lasted for 12 hours. Due to the low-lying terrain, the sudden influx quickly caused flooding. Emergency rescues are underway, and the drainage system is being repaired. The local flood control headquarters advised residents to stay home unless necessary. Some schools suspended classes on the afternoon of the 27th to ensure safety.
Viral videos show submerged streets, cars underwater, and floodwater pouring into community elevators and garages. Some residents shared footage of themselves navigating flooded streets in boats. Armed police utilized inflatable kayaks to rescue trapped residents.
Chief meteorologist Xin Xin explained that the intensity was caused by the 'train effect'—where strong low-level southerly winds combined with coastal friction and sea-land breeze convergence to create persistent, powerful convection over the area.