WATCH: Plane struck by lightning amid heavy rain at airport

An airliner at the Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport was hit by lightning amid heavy downpours on Monday.

Southern Airlines authorities told CCTVNEWS that the flight was hit as it was preparing for an overhaul at the airport.

No casualties were reported since no passengers or crew members were onboard when the incident occurred, and the plane suffered no losses. Click the video to see the frightening moment.