Sudden rainstorm in Shanghai: day like night

In the afternoon of July 8, affected by the strong thunderstorm clouds, the storm suddenly hit Shanghai. The day became like night, and the heavy rain poured down like a waterfall.

At 14:37 on July 8th, the Central Meteorological Observatory in Shanghai issued a blue rainstorm warning signal: under the influence of strong thunderstorm clouds, it is estimated that in the next 24 hours, there will be a Short-time Heavy Rainfall with a maximum rainfall intensity of 20-40 hours in the city. Please pay attention to prevention.

At 15 hours and 05 minutes in July 8th, the Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory upgraded the blue warning signal of strong winds to the yellow warning signal of strong winds. Under the influence of strong thunderstorm clouds, it is estimated that in the next 24 hours, there will be 8-10 thunderstorms and strong winds in the city.

At present, the blue rainstorm, gale yellow and lightning yellow warning systems in Shanghai are hanging high.

As thunderstorm clouds move eastward, heavy precipitation will appear in Shanghai from west to East in the next 1-3 hours, which reminds us to pay attention to prevention.