Red alert issued in Guangzhou as streets flood during typhoon Haikui

Firefighters had to use rubber dinghies to help evacuate those who live in low-lying areas, he said.

According to the Panyu district government, a total of 231 residents had been relocated as of 10 am Friday. More than 3,480 rescuers, plus 106 rescue vehicles, 85 water pumps, 41 sets of generators and 62 rubber boats were sent to help rescue victims and cope with the flooding in the district on Friday.

At Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, at least 40 arriving flights were redirected to nearby airports starting from Thursday night. Many departures were also canceled or delayed, leaving passengers stranded in the airport.

Authorities have urged locals to stay indoors in the coming one to two days to avoid any accidents. Relevant departments were asked to introduce concrete and effective measures to fight against disasters as the downpour isn't expected to end till Sunday.