Floodwater surged down the steps at a train station as Typhoon Haikui unleashed historic downpour on southern China.

Dramatic video filmed in Shenzhen City in Guangdong Province on September 7, shows floodwater cascading down the Huanggekeng subway station's stairs like a waterfall, overwhelming the platform.

Efforts were made by staff to place water barriers at the entrance in a desperate bid to stave off the deluge.

By 8:00 pm, Shenzhen Metro's official social media account released a public notice, announcing the temporary suspension of services at Huanggekeng station on Line 16 due to the severe flooding.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

受台风“海葵”残余环流和季风共同影响，7日傍晚开始，深圳市受到了超历史极值的超强降雨影响，深圳市气象台发布暴雨红色预警。在黄阁坑地铁站，出现积水倒灌，雨水像瀑布一样顺地铁楼梯而下灌入站内，有工作人员在站口铺设挡水板试图遏制水势。晚8时许，深圳地铁官微发布运营公告，宣布16号线黄阁坑站暂停服务。