Deadly downpours caused by the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri have led to devastating floods and landslides in Beijing, China, CNN reports. The heavy rainfall overwhelmed riverbeds and turned calm waterways into raging torrents, causing destruction to homes, roads, and infrastructure. At least 11 people have been reported killed, and 27 others are missing in Beijing, with nine additional deaths reported in other parts of northern China. More than 127,000 people have been evacuated from the city. The storm brought an entire month's worth of rainfall in just 48 hours, and the western districts of Beijing experienced even heavier downpours, resulting in a deadly toll.
The impact of climate change is exacerbating the frequency and destruction of annual rains and typhoons in China, leading to catastrophic consequences like floods and landslides. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered search and rescue efforts to be intensified, focusing on proper resettlement and repair of damaged infrastructure to restore normalcy in the affected regions.
The typhoon also affected the southeastern coastal province of Fujian, where more than 2.6 mn people were impacted. The storm made its way north, unleashing heavy rainfall, causing disruptions to train services, and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded for prolonged periods.
While Doksuri is tapering off, there is no respite on the horizon, as the sixth typhoon, Khanun, is projected to hit China's eastern Zhejiang province. Forecasters are expecting storm tides to continue until August 3.
Earlier Daryo mentioned that the destructive effects of Typhoon Doksuri have caused significant loss of life and extensive damage in the Philippines and Taiwan. The typhoon's powerful winds and intense rainfall led to devastating floods and landslides, resulting in at least six reported fatalities in the Philippines on July 27. Casualties were reported in multiple provinces across the affected regions.
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