Heroic residents rescued motorists trapped on a flooded street due to Typhoon Haikui in southern China.

Video filmed in the city of Fuqing in Fujian Province on September 5, shows two people getting trapped on the bonnet of a car that was stranded on a flooded road.

Quick-thinking and brave residents immediately spring into action, using ropes to stage a rescue of the trapped people.

Fuqing issues a red warning signal (the highest level) for the rainstorm, reporting a staggering 250mm of rainfall in just six hours at multiple monitoring stations.

Fuqing's Emergency Bureau states multiple departments are on-site assisting with flood relief efforts. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported, though property damage assessments are still ongoing.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

9月5日凌晨，受台风“海葵”登陆影响，福建福清遭遇强降雨天气。多条街道发生内涝，有轿车被冲走，车主被困在车顶无法脱身，热心市民自发用绳子成功救援。
5日3时，福清发布暴雨红色预警，6小时内5个站点降雨量超过250毫米。福清市应急局称，多部门已前往内涝点救援处置，暂无人员伤亡报告，财产损失统计中。