Heavy rainfall from Typhoon "Bai Hudie" struck Zhangjiagang City in Jiangsu Province on August 10, with the city recording the second-highest national rainfall at 11:00 AM. The local meteorological bureau upgraded the rainstorm warning to a red alert at 2:37 PM, and the city activated a Level II flood emergency response by 6:10 PM.
Officials from the Zhangjiagang publicity department reported that the storm caused significant flooding in the basement level of the Mambaate Shopping Plaza, where the XPeng (XPEV) showroom was located. Videos circulating online show water gushing into the basement, sweeping away display vehicles, chairs, and other items from the XPeng (XPEV) showroom. The force of the water broke through glass windows, pushing the vehicles outdoors, while several other shops on the same floor experienced severe flooding.
According to reports, the mall temporarily closed its doors to ensure customer safety, with reopening plans dependent on weather conditions. Local fire rescue teams were dispatched to assist with drainage operations. The extent of the damage from the flooding is still being assessed.
On August 11, multiple shops on the basement level of the Mambaate Shopping Plaza reported being submerged and remained closed. One store owner stated, "We can't even enter the premises, so we don't know the exact losses yet." Another shop reported severe damage, saying, "All our equipment is ruined; it will take time to sort things out," and planned to resume operations in a few days. A social media user posted that the mall's water had not yet been fully drained.
The Zhangjiagang publicity department added that due to continuous rainfall, approximately 68 road sections across the city have been placed under temporary traffic control. Various government departments, including urban management, water affairs, traffic police, and fire services, are conducting continuous patrols, monitoring water levels at flood-prone points, and deploying resources for water pumping. For severely flooded areas, warning signs have been set up to guide vehicles and pedestrians to detour, aiming to prevent accidents related to wading through water.