The Hukou Waterfall, in north China’s Shanxi Province, is the second largest waterfall in the country. Heavy rainfall in recent days has caused huge torrents of water, drawing a crowd of spectators looking to witness the spectacular scenes first-hand./ VCG Photo

Since mid-July, the flow rate of water peaked at the Hukou Waterfall, with an average of 2,000 cubic feet of water passing through it every second. /VCG Photo

Local authorities have advised tourists to stay cautious and keep a safe distance from the banks of the river. / VCG Photo

“Hukou” means kettle spout in Chinese. The water speeds up with increasing power along the river, then rushes down through its narrow mouth, creating a grand waterfall as if the water is pouring down from a huge teapot. /VCG Photo