Thousands of people have been evacuated in Beijing as the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin bring torrential rain to northern and central China, with forecasters warning the capital could receive more than a third of its average annual rainfall in 24 hours.
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Key facts
- Thousands evacuated from areas at risk of flooding and landslides in Beijing.
- Remnants of Typhoon Dolphin are bringing torrential rain to northern and central China.
- Forecasters warned the capital could receive more than 150mm of rain over 24 hours.
- Some districts are forecast to exceed 200mm — more than a third of Beijing's average annual rainfall of 528mm.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from areas at risk of flooding and landslides in Beijing as the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin continue to bring torrential rain to northern and central China, according to the Guardian.
Forecasters warned on Tuesday that the Chinese capital could receive more than 150mm of rain over the following 24 hours, the Guardian reported. Some districts were forecast to exceed 200mm during that period.
To put that in context, the forecast for the hardest-hit districts represents more than one-third of Beijing’s average annual rainfall of 528mm falling in a single day, underscoring the intensity of the weather system.
The evacuations were focused on communities considered most vulnerable to flooding and landslides, hazards that typically accompany heavy, sustained rainfall in northern and central China.
The rainfall stems from the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin, whose moisture continued to affect regions well beyond its original path as it moved inland.
The Guardian reported that the warnings covered a 24-hour window, indicating authorities and forecasters were bracing for the peak of the downpour during that time.
Why it matters
Rainfall totals approaching a third of a city's annual average in just 24 hours can overwhelm drainage systems and trigger dangerous flooding and landslides in a densely populated capital. Mass evacuations show how governments are responding to increasingly intense rainfall events that put lives and infrastructure at risk.
Frequently asked questions
How much rain was forecast for Beijing?
Forecasters warned the capital could receive more than 150mm of rain over 24 hours, with some districts forecast to exceed 200mm, according to the Guardian.
Why were people evacuated?
Thousands were evacuated from areas at risk of flooding and landslides as torrential rain from the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin hit the region.
How does the forecast compare to Beijing's normal rainfall?
The forecast of more than 200mm in some districts represents more than one-third of Beijing's average annual rainfall of 528mm, according to the Guardian.
Timeline
- Mass evacuations in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin brings more torrential rain to China
The Guardian World: Forecasters warned the Chinese capital could receive more than one-third of its average annual rainfall over 24 hours Thousands of people have been evacuated from areas at risk of flooding and landslides in Beijing, as the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin continue to bring torrential