One of China‘s most powerful storms, Typhoon Doksuri, produced significant flooding in the Fujian province as well as Tianjin and the Hebei province.
With significant portions of the suburbs at high risk of collapses, landslides, and mudslides, Beijing issued its highest alert for flooding and landslides.
Typhoon Doksuri
Although the typhoon was reduced to a tropical depression, three of the five rivers in the Hai River basin swelled to unsafe levels. In Baoding City, about 55,000 people had to leave their homes.
Between Saturday night and Monday afternoon, Beijing received 176.9 mm (7 inches) of rain on average, with the Mentougou district receiving the most with 580.9 mm (23 inches).
- Typhoon Doksuri caused flooding in Fujian, Tianjin, and Hebei provinces.
- Typhoon reduces to a tropical depression, swollen rivers, and 55,000 people evacuated.
- Tourist attractions closed, flights canceled, and hundreds delayed.
- Typhoon Khanun moves towards China.
While Beijing Hydrology Station updated its flood warning with a forecast for more rain and river flooding, the Beijing Observatory maintained a red alert for heavy precipitation.
Over 4,000 construction sites have been forced to stop working, and nearly 20,000 buildings had their damage assessed.
According to state media, all tourist attractions in the city were closed, more than 180 flights were canceled and hundreds more were delayed on Monday morning at the capital’s two airports. Typhoon Khanun is moving toward China’s heavily populated coast this week while typhoon Doksuri loses strength.
