Heavy rains, storms in Beijing claim 11 lives; 27 missing
Among the dead were two workers killed on duty during rescue and relief efforts, reports CCTV
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Among the dead were two workers killed on duty during rescue and relief efforts, reports CCTV
Xi calls for ‘every effort’ to rescue those ‘lost or trapped’ in flood waters
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.
The severity of the flooding took the Chinese capital by surprise. Beijing usually has dry summers but had a stretch of record-breaking heat this year.
Extreme weather events could affect China’s faltering economic recovery