Flash floods from a heavy rainstorm engulfed streets and swept away vehicles in northern China.

The dramatic video was filmed in Dalian City, Liaoning Province, on August 19.

According to the Dalian Meteorological Bureau, heavy rains began early in the morning, with precipitation reaching 30 to 40 millimetres within an hour in the Dalian Bay area of Ganjingzi District.

In some areas, rainfall surged to 60 millimetres, prompting the issuance of a red alert for heavy rain. By 8:42 a.m., a yellow alert for lightning was also issued, warning residents of potential lightning strikes, brief intense rainfall, and hail.

The torrential rains led to severe flooding across numerous city roads. Low-lying areas were inundated, with water levels rising high enough to submerge vehicles, leaving them floating and blocking traffic.

In the Jinzhou District near Haibin Tourism Road, dozens of cars were tossed around by the floodwaters, with two vehicles being swept into an artificial lake. Residents of a nearby community reported that the iron barriers meant to block the flow of water had likely collapsed under the pressure, causing the cars to be carried away.

In response to the sudden disaster, the Dalian city government and relevant departments acted swiftly, deploying firefighters and traffic police to handle the emergency. They worked diligently to rescue trapped individuals and restore traffic flow.

By noon on August 19, most affected roads had been cleared, and damaged vehicles were being relocated.

Emergency management officials have confirmed that the heavy rain has unfortunately resulted in two fatalities.

8月19日，大连市区遭遇强降雨天气，导致多个路段出现严重内涝，多辆轿车被洪水冲走或淹没，给市民的财产安全带来严重威胁。

据大连市气象台发布，自19日凌晨起，大连市开始遭遇强降雨，甘井子区大连湾街道在过去1小时内降水量达到30到40毫米，局部地区甚至达到60毫米，触发暴雨红色预警。随后，大连市气象台在上午8时42分继续发布雷电黄色预警，提醒市民注意防范雷电、短时强降水及冰雹等强对流天气。

受强降雨影响，大连市区多条道路积水严重，形成内涝。部分低洼路段积水已没过车顶，车辆在水中漂浮，交通严重受阻。在金州区海滨旅游路附近一小区内，由于水流过大，数十辆车被水冲撞在一起，其中有两辆轿车被冲进了人工湖。据小区业主介绍，原本用于阻挡水流的铁栏杆可能因承受不住冲击而倒塌，导致车辆被冲入湖中。

面对突如其来的灾情，大连市政府及相关部门迅速响应，派遣消防、交警等部门前往现场进行紧急处理。他们全力投入到救援工作中，确保被困人员的安全，并努力恢复道路交通秩序。截至19日中午，受影响路段已基本恢复畅通，部分受损车辆陆续被转移安置。

据应急管理部门透露，此次强降雨还导致两人意外遇难。