Shenyang Floods: Reports of Electrocution Deaths Emerge as Videos Disappear Online

Shenyang, the capital of China's Liaoning Province, was inundated with heavy rains on July 13, leading to widespread flooding that submerged streets up to 3 meters deep. Amidst the deluge, alarming reports emerged of individuals suffering from suspected electrocution while navigating the treacherous waters.

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Shenyang, one man collapsed in the waterlogged area near the subway entrance and was continuously rescued by many people on the scene. It is rumored that the man was electrocuted in the accumulated water during the heavy rain and was subsequently sent to Shengjing Hospital for treatment. Some netizens relayed the doctor's words that 'the situation is not optimistic,' and some said he had unfortunately passed away. The current situation is unclear.

One widely shared video on X (formerly Twitter) depicted a man collapsing in a flooded area near a subway exit. He was reportedly rushed to Shengjing Hospital, but his condition remains unconfirmed, with some unverified accounts suggesting he did not survive. Another incident in the Huaihe Street area showed a body floating on the water's surface near a lamppost and traffic signal, raising fears of electrocution.

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On July 13, Shenyang was hit by heavy rains due to the typhoon, causing urban waterlogging, a vast ocean.

Adding to the concern, videos originally posted on the Chinese platform Bilibili, titled "Shenyang Heavy Rain Moments Collection," which showed people collapsing after suspected electrocution, have since been removed. Searches for related content on Weibo also yielded no results, suggesting a coordinated effort to suppress information about the incidents. The lack of readily available information has fueled speculation and concern among observers.

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Someone was electrocuted in the water and collapsed.