On September 8th, Shanghai was hit by severe convective weather, with extreme heavy rain in the northern part of Pudong, downtown, and Baoshan. The sudden appearance of dark clouds and day turning into night led netizens to exclaim “feeling like the city is under siege by black clouds.”
According to Chinese weather reports, on the afternoon of the 8th, some netizens captured clear arc-shaped clouds in Shanghai. Arc-shaped cumulonimbus clouds usually appear on the leading edge of stormy rainfall, indicating increased wind force and sudden changes in wind direction, signaling the imminent arrival of severe convective weather. At 16:31 on the 8th, the Shanghai Meteorological Observatory successively issued yellow warnings for thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain, and strong winds.
Photos shared by netizens located in Fengxian, Shanghai showed dark clouds looming over the district. Netizens in Songjiang Xincheng District of Shanghai also commented, “The sky over Songjiang University City was pitch black by five in the afternoon.”
A viral video showed a strong thunderstorm cloud descending upon Shanghai, turning daytime into darkness in an instant, accompanied by brief heavy rain, lightning, strong winds, and hail in multiple areas. This resulted in significant waterlogging in Baoshan and other places, with some areas experiencing hailstorms.
Netizens reported, “I saw lightning and heard thunder in Baoshan from Hongkou.” “I was delivering takeout at the time, and it really seemed like the sky was leaking, in bursts like pouring water.” “By the time I got off work, the roads had turned into rivers.”
A Baoshan resident shared a video saying, “The water has reached up to my thighs.”
According to Up Look News, on the afternoon of September 8th, Shanghai was suddenly struck by heavy rain, particularly Baoshan and Chongming districts experiencing significant precipitation. At 16:45, the hourly rainfall at the Yangxingcheng station in Baoshan District reached a high of 112.5 millimeters, leading to pronounced waterlogging in Baoshan and other areas. Netizens described their experiences, stating, “Driving was like sailing.” “I spent two hours driving just five kilometers in Baoshan, Shanghai.” “Everything was fine before leaving, and within a short time, it changed drastically.” “Truly deserving of the title Magic City, the weather is truly unpredictable.”