Heavy Rainfall Causes Severe Flooding in Langfang, Hebei; Water Rises Above Half of Car Bodies and Shops Are Hit

On August 11, 2026, Langfang in Hebei Province was hit by heavy rainfall that triggered severe urban flooding. Roads in commercial districts were submerged over large areas, with water covering more than half of car bodies; several cars floated and were immobilized, and shops along the streets were flooded and suffered extensive damage.