A resident in Henan province has opened up about surviving extreme flooding this week as torrential rain battered northern China, triggering the highest-level red alerts 🚨. The provincial meteorological observatory reissued warnings for cities including Anyang and Xinxiang, where a CGTN Stringer reported waist-high water near Henan Normal University’s Affiliated Middle School at the peak of the storm.
🗣️ 'The water rose so fast—it felt like a movie scene,' the resident told local media. 'We’ve never seen anything like this here.' While floodwaters are now receding, cleanup efforts are underway, with communities rallying to support affected families 🏘️💪.
Authorities continue to monitor river levels and drainage systems as more rain is forecast. Social media clips show volunteers distributing supplies 🧴🥖 and emergency crews clearing debris. 'We’re just grateful everyone is safe,' the resident added.
