A water pipe burst and drowned roadside shops in southern China.

The CCTV footage was filmed in the city of Nanping in Fujian Province on January 2.

Gushing water entered a storefront, prompting quick action from shop staff who swiftly closed the roller shutters to block the flow.

A community worker at the scene reported that they promptly called the water company for repairs. The incident occurred due to a burst in a public pipeline along the roadside, resulting in a temporary water supply disruption to a nearby residential building, which was promptly restored after repairs.

Personnel from Nanping Water Development Limited Company stated that the exact cause of the pipe burst involves various uncertainties and requires further investigation.

The on-site disposal has been completed, and affected businesses are encouraged to negotiate compensation for losses with the company.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

1月2日，福建省南平市延平区一街道水管爆裂致沿街店铺进水。监控显示，水流喷涌进店铺后，商店工作人员迅速拉上卷帘门遮挡。事发地社区一名工作人员介绍 ，他们及时打电话给自来水公司来维修，是路边的公共管道爆裂，事故造成周边一栋居民楼停水，但很快就抢修恢复了。南平水务发展有限公司工作人员表示，水管爆裂有很多不确定因素，具体原因还需要调查，目前现场处置已完毕，因漏水给商铺造成损失可以来公司协商处理。