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China’s capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days as remnants of Typhoon Doksuri deluged the region, turning streets into canals where
China's capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days as remnants of Typhoon Doksuri deluged the region, turning streets into canals where emergency crews used rubber boats to rescue stranded residents. The city recorded 29.3 inches of rain between Saturday and Wednesday morning.
The torrential rain continued to pound the Chinese capital and northern China for the fourth day and has caused extensive flooding, leading to the loss of at least 20 lives. Persistent severe rainstorms caused by the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri have lashed the region since Saturday. In response, Chinese authorities have launched massive rescue and relief efforts.
We spoke to the Chinese environmentalist Ma Jun, who's the founder of the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs in Beijing.
Beijing authorities and residents have been on high alert on Sunday for potential city inundation and flooding and debris flows in suburban areas, after a rare red alert for extreme weather was issued in the Chinese capital on Saturday.