Torrential rain hit south China's Lianjiang City on June 8, the second day of the national college entrance exam, flooding the city. Some students turned to the police for help, fearing that they could not reach the test venue on time due to the heavy rains and road congestion. Police patrols, traffic police and special units quickly launched an emergency plan, using police cars, rowboats, forklifts and other vehicles to escort candidates to the exam.