Beijing’s highest rainfall of the year prompts an evacuation of 31,000.
Beijing, the capital city of China, encountered its most severe precipitation of the year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passed through on Monday, compelling over 31,000 residents to evacuate their homes. The information was reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
The China Meteorological Administration revealed that heavy rain persisted not only in Beijing but also in the regions of Hebei, Tianjin, and eastern Shanxi as Typhoon Doksuri gradually weakened over northern China.
Doksuri left a significant impact, ranking among the most potent storms to hit China in recent years. During the weekend, it caused extensive flooding in Fujian Province, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.
Over the course of the night, the average rainfall in Beijing measured 140.7 mm (5.5 inches), while the maximum recorded rainfall of 500.4 mm (19.7 inches) occurred in the Fangshan area, as reported by the city’s observatory. Additionally, meteorologists anticipated that the southern and western regions would experience even heavier rain early Monday.
Thankfully, state media reported no damages or casualties resulting from the storm’s impact.
As a response to the severe weather conditions, work came to a halt at more than 4,000 construction sites, and inspections for damage were conducted on nearly 20,000 buildings. Furthermore, several scenic spots in the city were closed down to ensure the safety of the public.
Although the impact of Typhoon Doksuri gradually diminished, meteorologists issued a warning about the imminent approach of Typhoon Khanun. This posed a significant threat to China’s densely populated coastal areas later in the week.
Authorities expressed their concerns regarding the potential consequences of Typhoon Khanun.
In conclusion, the aftermath of Typhoon Doksuri resulted in the heaviest rainfall of the year in Beijing, leading to a considerable number of evacuations. The storm also caused widespread flooding in other regions of China. The city’s observatory recorded substantial amounts of rainfall, with meteorologists warning about the approaching Typhoon Khanun. In response to the severe weather, precautionary measures were taken to ensure public safety. Authorities expressed apprehensions about the possible impact on crops, given the prior damage inflicted by Typhoon Doksuri.
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