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Typhoon Doksuri Causes Widespread Damage and Flooding in China
BEIJING: Typhoon Doksuri, which had battered the Philippines, swept across China's southern Fujian province on Friday, causing widespread damage.
By Saturday, the storm had moved north and hit the capital city of Beijing and its surrounding areas, bringing heavy rain and causing flooding.
The authorities in Beijing and Hebei's capital Shijiazhuang evacuated over 47,000 people from high-risk areas, warning residents to stay indoors.
The storm has led to the closure of popular tourist sites, museums, and libraries, and the cancelation of performances at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.
The heavy rain and flooding have caused travel disruptions and power outages in some areas.
The Chinese government has issued a red alert for heavy precipitation, warning of the potential for floods, swelling rivers, mudslides, and landslides.
The extreme weather has been exacerbated by climate change, with scientists reporting record temperatures this summer.
The authorities in Beijing and Hebei's capital Shijiazhuang evacuated over 47,000 people from high-risk areas, warning residents to stay indoors.
The storm has led to the closure of popular tourist sites, museums, and libraries, and the cancelation of performances at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.
The heavy rain and flooding have caused travel disruptions and power outages in some areas.
The Chinese government has issued a red alert for heavy precipitation, warning of the potential for floods, swelling rivers, mudslides, and landslides.
The extreme weather has been exacerbated by climate change, with scientists reporting record temperatures this summer.
