Beijing records its heaviest rainfall this year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri pass through China's capital, forcing over 31,000 people to evacuate their homes
Work was halted on more than 4,000 construction sites, almost 20,000 buildings were inspected for damage, and scenic spots in the city were closed, media reported. / Photo: AFP
Beijing has recorded its heaviest rainfall this year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passed through China's capital, forcing over 31,000 people to evacuate their homes in the city. Heavy rain continued to fall in the capital as well as Hebei, Tianjin and eastern Shanxi as Doksuri dissipated over northern China on Monday, 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 140.7 millimetres , with the maximum recorded rainfall in Fangshan area hitting 500.4 millimetres , according to the city's observatory.
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