The Doksuri Typhoon and Historic Rainfall Have Left Residents in Beijing, China, Struggling in Recent Days.
According to Reuters, Beijing and many surrounding cities have experienced severe flooding after a historic five-day rainstorm from July 29 to August 2.
The Beijing Meteorological Agency reported that this is the highest rainfall recorded in 140 years. Specifically, the rainfall from Typhoon Doksuri over a span of 40 hours was nearly equal to the average rainfall for the entire month of July.
The Economic Times also reported that northern China was placed on red alert, with many cars swept away, subway stations submerged, and hundreds of buses halted. Not only passenger cars but also many trucks were caught in similar circumstances.
Many residents captured scenes of vehicles being swept away by floodwaters, with several roads turning into actual rivers. They shared that most cars parked in front of homes were either swept away or suffered severe damage.
From above, it was not difficult to see long lines of cars submerged deep in the water after the historic rainfall. Additionally, a video released by CCTV showed a roadway bridge in Beijing that had been snapped in two.
However, it was not just floodwaters; many vehicles were also severely trapped. Moreover, the heavy rains caused damage to many power poles, affecting electricity and communication services in some areas. On Tuesday, August 1, nearly 400 flights were canceled, and hundreds of flights were delayed at two airports in Beijing.
The Sowetan news site also reported that beyond property damage, Typhoon Doksuri has posed significant challenges for many residents, particularly drivers. The Guardian published images of a man trapped in a vehicle and swept away by floodwaters. Fortunately, he was rescued by emergency teams in time.
According to CNN, the Chinese authorities have yet to release any statistics regarding potential financial damages.
