Heavy rain breached a basement garage wall in Xuchang, prompting emergency evacuations; property managers deployed pumps to control flooding.

Social Context

China’s Urban Drainage and Flood Control Regulations require underground facilities to withstand 50-year rainfall events. Recent amendments mandate pre-rainfall structural audits for garages built before 2015—especially in flood-prone plains like central Henan.

Safety Tip

Residents should verify garage waterproofing certifications before leasing—and avoid parking during yellow-or-higher rainfall alerts issued by local meteorological bureaus.