Streets and classrooms submerged after heavy rainstorm strikes southern China

Streets and classrooms were submerged by deep floodwater due to a heavy rainstorm in southern China.

Streets and classrooms were submerged by deep floodwater due to a heavy rainstorm in southern China.

The video, filmed in the city of Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province on April 26, shows vehicles driving through streets submerged by deep floodwater.

Another clip shows pupils sitting on their desks as their classroom was flooded.

A red warning signal for the rainstorm has been issued.

According to the Guangdong Meteorological Bureau, there will be heavy to torrential rain between April 27 and April 28.

The video was provided by local media with permission.