Chapter 10 Anrong City 3
On the sixth day of the game, the moderate rain turned into a torrential downpour.
The weather forecast issued a "severe rainstorm warning" and a "flood prevention warning," reminding citizens to be careful when going out and to pay attention to safety.
But the nPCs didn't take it to heart.
It's the rainy season, after all; it's normal for it to rain for ten days to two weeks straight. This time it's just that the rain was a bit heavier, what's there to panic about?
Shi Jinwei was at home eating while scrolling through her phone, watching the heated discussions among netizens.
Apart from a small number of people urging everyone to stockpile food as a precaution, most people didn't take it seriously.
But on the morning of the seventh day, when everyone went out, they found that the floodwaters had risen above their calves in just one night.
Someone posted this message online, and it immediately garnered a lot of support.
Some people even posted a video showing a car with a very low chassis that was completely submerged in rainwater and couldn't be started.
People rushing to work or school are complaining online about the inconvenience of travel, but this is just the beginning.
Throughout the morning, the torrential rain continued to intensify, and the water level on the streets rose rapidly.
In the morning it was at the calf level, but now it's at the knee level.
Considering safety concerns, many schools immediately suspended classes and notified parents to pick up their children.
Some companies have also made the decision to give their employees a day off.
At this point, the number of people in the supermarket began to increase.
Although it hasn't reached the point of panic buying, most people feel that traveling in the rain is inconvenient, so they should stock up on food at home.
By the eighth day, the floodwaters in the city had risen to over 1 meter.
Amidst the uproar online, rescue teams began to evacuate residents from low-rise houses and those living on the first and second floors.
But on that very day, something terrible happened!
Someone posted a video online, which was probably filmed by the person using their phone. The video occasionally shakes slightly.
In the video, rescuers are seen leading residents slowly through the water.
The inflatable boats they used to transfer people were moored not far away.
Just then, a bolt of lightning suddenly appeared overhead, followed by a thick bolt of thunder that struck directly into the water.
Rainwater conducts electricity, catching several people off guard and killing them all.
Subsequently, more similar videos appeared, mostly showing people being electrocuted in the water.
Although the deaths didn't seem particularly horrific, the visual impact of seeing corpses floating on the water was still enough to startle many people.
Others also filmed scenes inside the subway station.
The floodwaters poured in from the entrance like a bursting flood, completely submerging the entire subway station.
Those who hadn't yet been evacuated were holding onto handrails and chairs in the car, waiting for rescue. The water level was still rising, reaching above their waists.
Some children were being held in their family members' arms or standing on chairs, their little faces filled with confusion and panic.
The video wasn't filmed today, but the footage was heartbreaking, and online discussions grew increasingly heated. Eventually, official accounts had to step in to appease the public and stabilize public sentiment.
Given the current situation, how could people not panic? Supermarkets are once again experiencing a buying frenzy.
Bottled water that originally cost 2 coins has increased to 8 coins, and instant noodles that cost 3 coins have increased to 10 coins.
Even so, people moved their belongings home without a care in the world, and fights even broke out.
In just one afternoon, all the supplies in the city's supermarkets were snapped up.
On the ninth day, the torrential rain still hadn't stopped, and the water level rose directly to about 2 meters.
All large supermarkets were out of stock and closed.
Suddenly, rumors of "supplies shortage and impending doom" flooded various social media platforms.
Although officials have repeatedly stated that the shortage of supplies was due to the sudden torrential rain, and that the supply of supplies can be guaranteed after coordination among various departments.
But how could people who are panicked dare to believe it?
If only Anrong City experienced a severe rainstorm, they might believe this nonsense.
When one place is in trouble, help comes from all sides.
But now, it's not just Anrong City, but all over the country and even the world, that's experiencing torrential rain. Who can help them?
The more people think about it, the more panicked they become, and the more panicked they are, the more likely they are to do irrational things.
Shi Jinwei was engrossed in watching the news at home when the doorbell rang.
The order hadn't collapsed yet, so Shi Jinwei hadn't locked the security door. But now that someone was knocking on the door, she immediately became alert.
I turned on the video doorbell, and there stood a man and a woman, dressed in suits, holding notebooks and pens.
"Who are you?" she asked through the door without opening it.
The two immediately gave a polite smile: "Hello, resident, we are staff from the property management. The community requires us to verify the number of residents within our jurisdiction, so we need you to fill out a form."
It sounded reasonable, but Shi Jinwei was still uneasy: "What are you investigating at this time?"
"This is just a torrential downpour. After verification, we can respond immediately should any supplies or rescue be needed," the two continued politely.
At that moment, Shi Jinwei's phone also received a text message from the landlord.
The message informed her that community staff had posted an announcement in the group chat. She wasn't in the group and didn't know about it, so the landlord specifically reminded her and added her to the group.
Only after confirming that what they said was true did Shi Jinwei open the door and take the paper and pen handed to her.
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