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Biblical flooding in Beijing after heaviest rain in 140 years
More than 800,000 people were forced to relocate in and around #Beijing after nearly 30 inches of rain triggered some of the worst #flooding in the city’s history.
By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist and staff writer
Published Jul 31, 2023
"#Doksuri made landfall Friday in the Chinese province of Fujian, located roughly 1,000 miles (1,609 km) south of Beijing, and lost wind intensity over the weekend as it pushed inland. However, the tropical moisture fueled extreme rain across the country for days.
"More than 80,000 people were relocated due to flooding in Beijing, where 29.3 inches (744.8 mm) of rain fell between Saturday and Wednesday, the heaviest rain in the city in at least 140 years, The Associated Press said. It is unclear how many people are still trapped due to the widespread flooding."