Thousands of construction workers congregated in the underground parking lot of a stadium to seek shelter from the impending Typhoon Saola.

The video was filmed in the city of Shenzhen in Guangdong Province on August 31.

Ms Zhang, a vendor within the stadium, revealed that the government had requisitioned parts of the sports complex to serve as an emergency refuge.

The property management had previously informed that the stadium would be temporarily used as a typhoon emergency shelter. It was expected that around 8,000 workers from various nearby construction sites would come for safety.

She also added that all ventilation systems inside the parking lot had been activated, and numerous emergency restrooms had been set up. The on-site staff distributed essential supplies such as drinking water to the workers, and security personnel were on duty to ensure safety.

Mr Chen, a worker from a construction site located approximately one kilometre from the sports centre, was among those who sought refuge there. "Around 5:00 pm on August 31, all of us from the site gathered and came here," he said.

Chen and his colleagues spent the night in the underground parking lot and plan to remain there for the next few days until the typhoon has passed.

Reports from the refuge centre suggest that in addition to proper ventilation and drinking water, fans and emergency restrooms are available. There's also a police presence ensuring safety and order.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

8月31日晚，广东深圳，台风“苏拉”到来前，有数千名建筑工人集体到深圳湾体育馆地下停车场过夜躲避。
据拍摄者张女士称，自己是体育馆内的商户，政府已经征用部分区域作为紧急避难所，物业之前也通知该体育馆被临时征用为台风应急避难场所，最终将会有来自周边各个施工项目的约8000名工人前来避险。
张女士还称，停车场内所有通风设备都打开了，设立了许多应急洗手间，现场工作人员为工人们发放饮用水等物资，有安保人员值守。
在附近工地务工的陈先生就在这个体育中心避难，他所在的工地距离体育中心约1公里。8月31日下午5时许，工地上所有工人集合后来到这里，晚上他和工友们在负一层停车场内睡了一晚，未来几天他们还会继续住在这里，直到台风过境。
现场开了通风，有饮用水、风扇、应急洗手间，以及还有警务人员值守。