An extraordinary torrential downpour battered southern China, resulting in the highest rainfall recorded since meteorological records began in 1957.

Video filmed in Gulin County in Sichuan Province on July 27, shows deep floodwater submerging roads and washing away vehicles.

The station recorded a staggering 201 millimetres of rainfall, significantly surpassing the previous historical extreme of 163.7 millimetres. The intense downpour led to the destruction of several roads, washed away vehicles, and caused serious waterlogging.

Emergency response teams were rapidly mobilised, and so far 1,902 households, accounting for 6,473 people, have been urgently evacuated to safety. As of the time of writing, there have thankfully been no reports of casualties.

The downpour has also wreaked havoc on the county's infrastructure, causing damage to homes, roads, bridges, rivers, and crops. The full extent of the damage is currently being assessed and a comprehensive report is expected soon.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

7月27日00时至27日10时，四川古蔺县遭遇极端强降雨，最大降雨量为古蔺县城酒街站201毫米，超过1957年有气象记录以来历史极值（163.7毫米）。强降雨导致多处路段被毁，车辆被冲走，道路积水严重。截至目前，已组织全县紧急避险转移群众1902户6473人，暂未接到人员伤亡报告。其他房屋、道路、桥梁、河道、农作物等受损情况正在进一步统计中。