People in China, flocked to a football stadium after it filled up with
water like a giant bathtub, following heavy rain, according to photos
that were uploaded to the Internet.
The Mingtang Stadium in Ezhou, filled up with water, following a period of heavy rain that flooded nearby streets.
It was the first time in 30 years that the stadium became flooded with
water. As a result of the heavy rain and flooding, 27 people have died
and 16 are missing.
The total number of deaths as a result of the rainfall across the country stands at 186.
Meanwhile, officials have evacuated thousands of residents whose homes
are threatened by the flood water. Photos of the flooded stadium were
uploaded to social media sites, where they went viral.