A man walks on a flooded road amid rain in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 13, 2026. From Sunday to Monday, heavy to torrential rain lashed central Liaoning Province. Several cities, including Shenyang and Fushun, suspended classes, business operations and work on Monday as a precaution, while water levels in several rivers rose significantly due to the heavy rainfall. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
SHENYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, issued a red flood alert and raised its flood control emergency response to the highest level Monday morning, as the northward-moving Tropical Storm Bavi brought extreme downpours to the city.
The municipal meteorological service forecast that rain from Bavi would continue lashing Shenyang through Tuesday, with cumulative rainfall of 60 to 160 millimeters.
Heavy rain hit central Liaoning from 8 p.m. Sunday. Five prefecture-level cities in the province suspended work, schools and businesses on Monday to mitigate potential flood risks.
In Shenyang, intense rainfall caused waterlogging on roads in many urban districts. Several metro station entrances were temporarily closed for safety.
Water levels in major rivers, including the Liaohe, Hunhe and Taizi, rose significantly due to the downpours.
By 6 a.m. Monday, 13 cities in Liaoning had activated flood control emergency responses. A total of 171,412 residents were evacuated, with most from Fushun City.
China Railway Shenyang Group Co., Ltd. adjusted train schedules and suspended many services between 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday to ensure safety. Passengers are advised to check updates via station broadcasts or the official 12306 ticketing platform. Tickets for canceled trains can be refunded free of charge within 30 days of the travel date.
In neighboring Jilin Province, multiple cities suspended schools and transport from Monday morning after heavy rain hit central and eastern areas. Transport restrictions are widely in place.
At Jilin City's railway station, operated by the same group, high-speed train services are set to resume on Thursday, while other regular trains will be restored gradually later. Services were largely disrupted.
Meanwhile, parts of northwest China's Gansu Province are bracing for more heavy rain from Monday afternoon through Tuesday. Local meteorological authorities predict downpours in the provincial capital Lanzhou and Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, with local accumulations of 60 to 100 millimeters.
The new round of rainfall will increase risks of flash floods, geological disasters and urban waterlogging. Local authorities have issued a blue flood risk warning and a yellow geological disaster warning.
China adopts a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red indicating the most severe conditions, followed by orange, yellow and blue. ■
An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows a section of the Hunhe River in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. From Sunday to Monday, heavy to torrential rain lashed central Liaoning Province. Several cities, including Shenyang and Fushun, suspended classes, business operations and work on Monday as a precaution, while water levels in several rivers rose significantly due to the heavy rainfall. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Citizens walk amid rain in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 13, 2026. From Sunday to Monday, heavy to torrential rain lashed central Liaoning Province. Several cities, including Shenyang and Fushun, suspended classes, business operations and work on Monday as a precaution, while water levels in several rivers rose significantly due to the heavy rainfall. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
A police officer and firefighter help rescue a stranded car amid rain in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 13, 2026. From Sunday to Monday, heavy to torrential rain lashed central Liaoning Province. Several cities, including Shenyang and Fushun, suspended classes, business operations and work on Monday as a precaution, while water levels in several rivers rose significantly due to the heavy rainfall. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Citizens ride a motorcycle on a flooded road amid rain in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 13, 2026. From Sunday to Monday, heavy to torrential rain lashed central Liaoning Province. Several cities, including Shenyang and Fushun, suspended classes, business operations and work on Monday as a precaution, while water levels in several rivers rose significantly due to the heavy rainfall. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
This photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows trees submerged in floodwaters by the Hunhe River in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Due to recent downpours, the water level at the Shenyang Hydrological Station on the Hunhe River reached 37.99 meters. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
This photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows the bank of the Hunhe River inundated by floodwaters in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Due to recent downpours, the water level at the Shenyang Hydrological Station on the Hunhe River reached 37.99 meters. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
This photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows the swollen Hunhe River in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Due to recent downpours, the water level at the Shenyang Hydrological Station on the Hunhe River reached 37.99 meters. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
This photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows trees submerged in floodwaters by the Hunhe River in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Due to recent downpours, the water level at the Shenyang Hydrological Station on the Hunhe River reached 37.99 meters. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
This photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows the swollen Hunhe River in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Due to recent downpours, the water level at the Shenyang Hydrological Station on the Hunhe River reached 37.99 meters. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Staff members monitor water flow conditions at an office of a support center for water conservancy engineering in Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2026. China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms and a blue one for Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of 2026, forecasting heavy downpours in multiple regions. Authorities in multiple localities are exerting all efforts to avoid or reduce possible damages inflicted by the rainstorms. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Staff members check flood control supplies at a warehouse in Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2026. China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms and a blue one for Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of 2026, forecasting heavy downpours in multiple regions. Authorities in multiple localities are exerting all efforts to avoid or reduce possible damages inflicted by the rainstorms. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Staff members check water flow conditions at a dam in Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2026. China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms and a blue one for Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of 2026, forecasting heavy downpours in multiple regions. Authorities in multiple localities are exerting all efforts to avoid or reduce possible damages inflicted by the rainstorms. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
A traffic barrier for motor vehicles is set up on a road near the Wusi Square in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2026. China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms and a blue one for Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of 2026, forecasting heavy downpours in multiple regions. Authorities in multiple localities are exerting all efforts to avoid or reduce possible damages inflicted by the rainstorms. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
A traffic barrier for motor vehicles is set up on a road in Shinan District of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2026. China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms and a blue one for Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of 2026, forecasting heavy downpours in multiple regions. Authorities in multiple localities are exerting all efforts to avoid or reduce possible damages inflicted by the rainstorms. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
A police officer and a villager reinforce greenhouse at Youai Village of Suqian City, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 13, 2026. China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms and a blue one for Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of 2026, forecasting heavy downpours in multiple regions. Authorities in multiple localities are exerting all efforts to avoid or reduce possible damages inflicted by the rainstorms. (Photo by Wang Li/Xinhua)
This drone photo shows fishing boats and sampans moored at a harbor to shelter from an ongoing typhoon in Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2026. China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms and a blue one for Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of 2026, forecasting heavy downpours in multiple regions. Authorities in multiple localities are exerting all efforts to avoid or reduce possible damages inflicted by the rainstorms. (Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua)
