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Xinhua News Agency, Shanghai, August 25 (Reporters Li Rong and Gao Lu)
Information released by the Shanghai Flood Control Headquarters at 16:00 on the 25th shows that Shanghai was hit by a once-in-a-century heavy rainstorm in the morning, causing waterlogging on more than 150 streets in the central urban area and flooding in over 11,000 households. Traffic in areas such as Xujiahui was severely congested at one point.
According to the Shanghai Meteorological Department, the maximum hourly rainfall during the heavy rainstorm on the morning of the 25th exceeded 117 millimeters, setting the highest record in over 130 years at the Xujiahui Meteorological Observatory. By 14:00 on the 25th, the rainfall in Tianlin and Xujiahui areas of Xuhui District reached 162 millimeters and 152 millimeters, respectively. Cumulative rainfall in Luwan, Changning, Putuo, Huangpu, Pudong, Minhang, and Chongming also exceeded the 100-millimeter threshold for a severe rainstorm.
Due to the severe rainfall, Shanghai's transportation was significantly affected. Lü Gaosheng from the Transportation Management Office of the Shanghai Urban Transportation Administration Bureau stated that many roads in the city experienced waterlogging on the morning of the 25th. In areas with heavy rainfall, such as Xuhui, Luwan, Changning, Huangpu, Putuo, Pudong, Yangpu, and Zhabei, some neighborhoods were even surrounded by water, making it difficult for pedestrians to move. Since the rainfall occurred before the morning rush hour, the waterlogged roads disrupted residents' commutes. Some pedestrians walked on the roadways, leading to traffic congestion.
Staff from the Shanghai Metro Operations Company reported that while all metro lines operated normally on the morning of the 25th, the entrance and exit of the Caohejing Development Zone Station on Metro Line 9 were temporarily closed due to severe waterlogging. Around 9:00 a.m., emergency plans were activated at various metro stations, with flood prevention materials installed and rescue teams on standby.
Zhang Yongbin, the station manager of the Shanghai Long-Distance Bus Terminal, said that as of 11:00 on the 25th, many long-distance buses heading to Shanghai were delayed, causing over 50 bus trips from Shanghai to Jiangsu to be postponed. The longest delay was nearly two hours. Zhang noted that although the highways and national road entrances around Shanghai were not closed, severe waterlogging significantly slowed down traffic. Some overpasses in the city were temporarily closed due to heavy waterlogging, and many stranded vehicles remained unattended for over three hours.
Shanghai's top officials visited affected households to assist residents and immediately instructed relevant departments to activate emergency responses, prioritize water drainage, and ensure smooth traffic. District and county governments organized efforts to help residents remove water from their homes, ensuring the safety of lives and property and minimizing the impact of the heavy rainstorm on urban operations.
By 16:00 on the 25th, the meteorological observatory had lifted the warning signals for related hazardous weather. The flood control department also lifted the flood and typhoon warning signals, except for Changning District. Currently, except for ongoing efforts to drain water in some areas of Changning District, waterlogging in other regions has been largely resolved.
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Shanghai Hit by Once-in-a-Century Rainstorm, Testing Emergency Response
Information released by the Shanghai Flood Control Headquarters at 16:00 on the 25th shows that Shanghai was hit by a once-in-a-century heavy rainstorm in the morning, causing waterlogging on more than 150 streets in the central urban area and flooding in over 11,000 households. Traffic in areas such as Xujiahui was severely congested at one point.
According to the Shanghai Meteorological Department, the maximum hourly rainfall during the heavy rainstorm on the morning of the 25th exceeded 117 millimeters, setting the highest record in over 130 years at the Xujiahui Meteorological Observatory. By 14:00 on the 25th, the rainfall in Tianlin and Xujiahui areas of Xuhui District reached 162 millimeters and 152 millimeters, respectively. Cumulative rainfall in Luwan, Changning, Putuo, Huangpu, Pudong, Minhang, and Chongming also exceeded the 100-millimeter threshold for a severe rainstorm.
Due to the severe rainfall, Shanghai's transportation was significantly affected. Lü Gaosheng from the Transportation Management Office of the Shanghai Urban Transportation Administration Bureau stated that many roads in the city experienced waterlogging on the morning of the 25th. In areas with heavy rainfall, such as Xuhui, Luwan, Changning, Huangpu, Putuo, Pudong, Yangpu, and Zhabei, some neighborhoods were even surrounded by water, making it difficult for pedestrians to move. Since the rainfall occurred before the morning rush hour, the waterlogged roads disrupted residents' commutes. Some pedestrians walked on the roadways, leading to traffic congestion.
Staff from the Shanghai Metro Operations Company reported that while all metro lines operated normally on the morning of the 25th, the entrance and exit of the Caohejing Development Zone Station on Metro Line 9 were temporarily closed due to severe waterlogging. Around 9:00 a.m., emergency plans were activated at various metro stations, with flood prevention materials installed and rescue teams on standby.
Zhang Yongbin, the station manager of the Shanghai Long-Distance Bus Terminal, said that as of 11:00 on the 25th, many long-distance buses heading to Shanghai were delayed, causing over 50 bus trips from Shanghai to Jiangsu to be postponed. The longest delay was nearly two hours. Zhang noted that although the highways and national road entrances around Shanghai were not closed, severe waterlogging significantly slowed down traffic. Some overpasses in the city were temporarily closed due to heavy waterlogging, and many stranded vehicles remained unattended for over three hours.
Shanghai's top officials visited affected households to assist residents and immediately instructed relevant departments to activate emergency responses, prioritize water drainage, and ensure smooth traffic. District and county governments organized efforts to help residents remove water from their homes, ensuring the safety of lives and property and minimizing the impact of the heavy rainstorm on urban operations.
By 16:00 on the 25th, the meteorological observatory had lifted the warning signals for related hazardous weather. The flood control department also lifted the flood and typhoon warning signals, except for Changning District. Currently, except for ongoing efforts to drain water in some areas of Changning District, waterlogging in other regions has been largely resolved.
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