BEIJING: Beijing recorded its heaviest rainfall this year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passed through China’s capital on Monday (Jul 31), forcing over 31,000 people to evacuate their homes in the city, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
Heavy rain continued to fall in the capital as well as Hebei, Tianjin and eastern Shanxi as Doksuri dissipated over northern China, the China Meteorological Administration said.
Doksuri is one of the strongest storms to hit China in years and caused widespread flooding over the weekend in the southern province of Fujian, driving hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.
Average rainfall in Beijing overnight reached 140.7mm, with the maximum recorded rainfall in Fangshan area hitting 500.4mm, according to the city’s observatory. Rains in the southern and western areas were expected to be heavier early Monday.
There was no reported damage or casualties, state media said.
Source: CNA
