Half Of China Underwater: “Paper-Thin” Drainage Fails, Shanghai Station Turns Into A Waterfall

Jul 24, 2026 - 00:15

On the afternoon of July 21, Xi’an, Shaanxi was hit by a severe rainstorm accompanied by powerful winds. Thick tree trunks suddenly collapsed, and utility poles were blown down or left leaning at dangerous angles. The outer walls of old buildings and metal shed frames were torn apart by the strong winds, sending debris flying through the air and crashing onto vehicles parked along the roadside. Dozens of cars were buried under bricks and tiles in an instant. Billboards and street food stalls were overturned by the violent winds. The sky turned as dark as night, with scenes resembling the end of the world.