At least 12 people have died after record-breaking rainfall flooded underground railway tunnels in China, leaving passengers trapped in rising waters.

Roads have turned into rivers, with cars and debris swept along in fast-moving currents. A number of pedestrians have had to be rescued. Footage filmed on Wednesday shows cars floating on a flooded street in Zhengzhou city in central China's Henan province.

This footage was filmed and produced 21 July 2021.

Twelve people have died after record-breaking rainfall flooded underground railway tunnels in China, leaving passengers trapped in rising waters.

Video shared on social media shows evening commuters just managing to keep their heads above water. Water is seen rushing onto platforms.
More than 500 people were eventually rescued from the tunnels in Henan province, officials said.
Days of rain have caused widespread damage and led to 200,000 evacuations.
Above ground, roads have been turned into rivers, with cars and debris swept along in fast-moving currents. A number of pedestrians have had to be rescued.