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Beijing receives 745 mm rain, its most in at least 140 years
Updated On: 03 August, 2023 08:08 AM IST | Zhuzhou | Agencies
Beijing and the surrounding province of Hebei have been hit by severe flooding because of the record rainfall, with waters rising to dangerous levels
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Residents in northern China being evacuated by rubber boats. Pic/AP
China’s capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days after being deluged with heavy rains from the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri. The city recorded 744.8 mm of rain between Saturday and Wednesday morning, the Beijing Meteorological Bureau said.
Beijing and the surrounding province of Hebei have been hit by severe flooding because of the record rainfall, with waters rising to dangerous levels. The rain destroyed roads and knocked out power and even pipes carrying drinking water. It flooded rivers surrounding the capital, leaving cars waterlogged, while lifting others onto bridges meant for pedestrians.
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