The death toll in China’s northern Hebei province has risen to 29, reported the country’s state media, on Friday (August 11), after record-breaking rains pummelled the region. Nearly 80&nbsp;people have been killed across several Chinese provinces, including the capital city of Beijing since storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, made landfall in southern Fujian province back in July, as per reports.&nbsp;

<h2>Death toll rises in Hebei</h2>

According to a report by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, citing officials as of August 10, “9 people have died due to disasters in Hebei Province, of which six were previously reported missing. There are still 16 missing.”&nbsp;

The media report also said that the rescue efforts to find those missing are still underway.&nbsp;According to a report by AFP, parts of Hebei, which borders the capital, were still caked in mud last week, while residents were seen scrambling to recover waterlogged belongings and clean up damaged homes.

<h2>Hebei: Beijing’s ‘moat’</h2>

The northern province was visited by Hebei province party chief Ni Yuefeng last week who said that the area could “reduce the pressure on Beijing’s flood control” and serve as a “moat” for the capital. While the move was hailed by the Chinese state media, social media users in the country reportedly fumed over the suggestion.&nbsp;

A week after the waters first swelled, some villagers told AFP they did not receive adequate&nbsp;warning from the authorities about when the floods would come. On Wednesday the Chinese government said it would allocate $139 million (one billion yuan) to compensate residents in areas that had been inundated to control flood levels, reported the official Xinhua news agency.

Hebei may spend two years carrying out post-flood reconstruction, reported state media China News Service on Friday (August 11), citing a news conference. The province will make sure affected residents can move back home or have new homes before this winter, the report added.&nbsp;

<h2>Impact of Doksuri in China</h2>

Since storm Doksuri made landfall in Fujian on July 28, it has led to record-breaking rains and floods in multiple cities causing extensive damage to homes, crops, livestock and infrastructure. At least 78&nbsp;people have been killed across the country, as per an AFP&nbsp;report&nbsp;citing Chinese state media reports.&nbsp;

At least 33 people have been killed in Beijing, as of August 9, while 18 were still missing, reported Reuters. Additionally, more than 82,000 have been displaced, 59,000 houses have collapsed and 147,000 homes have been damaged due to the storm.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in Hebei, 3.89 million people have suffered from flooding while 40,900 houses collapsed and 155,500 homes were severely damaged.&nbsp; 
 
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The Chinese officials have also warned about more flooding due to another storm Khanun which is expected to make landfall over the weekend.&nbsp;

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The death toll in China’s northern Hebei province has risen to 29, reported the country’s state media, on Friday (August 11), after record-breaking rains pummelled the region.

The death toll in China’s northern Hebei province has risen to 29, reported the country’s state media, on Friday (August 11), after record-breaking rains pummelled the region. Nearly 80 people have been killed across several Chinese provinces, including the capital city of Beijing since storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, made landfall in southern Fujian province back in July, as per reports. Death toll rises in Hebei According to a report by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, citing officials as of August 10, “9 people have died due to disasters in Hebei Province, of which six were previously reported missing. There are still 16 missing.” The media report also said that the rescue efforts to find those missing are still underway. According to a report by AFP, parts of Hebei, which borders the capital, were still caked in mud last week, while residents were seen scrambling to recover waterlogged belongings and clean up damaged homes. Hebei: Beijing’s ‘moat’ The northern province was visited by Hebei province party chief Ni Yuefeng last week who said that the area could “reduce the pressure on Beijing’s flood control” and serve as a “moat” for the capital. While the move was hailed by the Chinese state media, social media users in the country reportedly fumed over the suggestion. A week after the waters first swelled, some villagers told AFP they did not receive adequate warning from the authorities about when the floods would come. On Wednesday the Chinese government said it would allocate $139 million (one billion yuan) to compensate residents in areas that had been inundated to control flood levels, reported the official Xinhua news agency. Hebei may spend two years carrying out post-flood reconstruction, reported state media China News Service on Friday (August 11), citing a news conference. The province will make sure affected residents can move back home or have new homes before this winter, the report added. Impact of Doksuri in China Since storm Doksuri made landfall in Fujian on July 28, it has led to record-breaking rains and floods in multiple cities causing extensive damage to homes, crops, livestock and infrastructure. At least 78 people have been killed across the country, as per an AFP report citing Chinese state media reports. At least 33 people have been killed in Beijing, as of August 9, while 18 were still missing, reported Reuters. Additionally, more than 82,000 have been displaced, 59,000 houses have collapsed and 147,000 homes have been damaged due to the storm. Meanwhile, in Hebei, 3.89 million people have suffered from flooding while 40,900 houses collapsed and 155,500 homes were severely damaged. Another storm approaching China The Chinese officials have also warned about more flooding due to another storm Khanun which is expected to make landfall over the weekend. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

China floods: Death toll rises to 78 after record-breaking rains

Record rainfall and floods in Beijing have so far claimed the lives of 33 people, whereas 18 are still missing, the officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The Chinese capital has been hit by record rainfall in recent weeks, causing damage to the infrastructure, also ravaging farms and cities.

On Wednesday (9 Aug), officials said that the floods in Beijing had killed 33 people which was almost thrice the numbers shared by authorities last Tuesday.

"I would like to express my deep condolences to those who died in the line of duty and the unfortunate victims," Xia Linmao, Beijing's vice-mayor, told a press conference, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

Hebei province, which neighbours Beijing, had reported 15 deaths with 22 still missing.

Whereas, in northeastern Jilin, 14 people had lost their lives and one person was reported missing on Sunday.

Further north in Heilongjiang, state media reported dozens of rivers saw water levels rise above "warning markers" in recent days.

"I still feel scared when I recall the recent flooding," Zheng Xiaokang, a police officer from the province's Jiangxi village, told the state-run Xinhua News Agency.

"In the face of the persistent downpour and rising river water, the consequences would have been devastating had we not managed to timely evacuate the villagers," Zheng said.

<h2>Floods kill 7 in Sichuan province</h2>

Seven people lost their lives in flash floods in southwestern China on Wednesday.

As per reports, the victims who died were taking pictures when the torrent struck, were tourists visiting a popular site.&nbsp;

<h2>147 deaths, disappearances caused by natural disasters</h2>

Last week, China released a statement saying that natural disasters had claimed the lives of at least 147 people, with several missing in the month of July after record rainfall hit the country's capital.

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China's Ministry of Emergency Management said that 142 of the deaths or disappearances recorded in the month of July were caused by flooding or geological disasters. &nbsp;

The remaining five deaths or disappearances were due to other natural disasters such as drought.&nbsp;

<h2>China to ramp up restoration efforts</h2>

China will ramp up restoration efforts in the country's north and northeast regions which were severely impacted by storm Doksuri. As per state media reports, Beijing will reconstruct the houses that were destroyed due to the recent record flooding in order to make sure that the ones affected can go back to their homes by winter.

The floods, which ravaged farms and cities in the northern Hebei province and enclosing areas, led to more than 1.5 million evacuations.

China's Cabinet said authorities would accelerate the efforts to restore power and telecom connections destroyed by the floods, state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing a cabinet meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang.

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Record rainfall and floods in Beijing have so far claimed the lives of 33 people, whereas 18 are still missing, the officials confirmed on Wednesday. The Chinese capital has been hit by record rainfall in recent weeks, causing damage to the infrastructure, also ravaging farms and cities.

Record rainfall and floods in Beijing have so far claimed the lives of 33 people, whereas 18 are still missing, the officials confirmed on Wednesday. The Chinese capital has been hit by record rainfall in recent weeks, causing damage to the infrastructure, also ravaging farms and cities. On Wednesday (9 Aug), officials said that the floods in Beijing had killed 33 people which was almost thrice the numbers shared by authorities last Tuesday. "I would like to express my deep condolences to those who died in the line of duty and the unfortunate victims," Xia Linmao, Beijing's vice-mayor, told a press conference, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Hebei province, which neighbours Beijing, had reported 15 deaths with 22 still missing. Whereas, in northeastern Jilin, 14 people had lost their lives and one person was reported missing on Sunday. Further north in Heilongjiang, state media reported dozens of rivers saw water levels rise above "warning markers" in recent days. "I still feel scared when I recall the recent flooding," Zheng Xiaokang, a police officer from the province's Jiangxi village, told the state-run Xinhua News Agency. "In the face of the persistent downpour and rising river water, the consequences would have been devastating had we not managed to timely evacuate the villagers," Zheng said. Floods kill 7 in Sichuan province Seven people lost their lives in flash floods in southwestern China on Wednesday. As per reports, the victims who died were taking pictures when the torrent struck, were tourists visiting a popular site. 147 deaths, disappearances caused by natural disasters Last week, China released a statement saying that natural disasters had claimed the lives of at least 147 people, with several missing in the month of July after record rainfall hit the country's capital. Also read: Migrant shipwreck in central Mediterranean claims lives of 41 China's Ministry of Emergency Management said that 142 of the deaths or disappearances recorded in the month of July were caused by flooding or geological disasters. The remaining five deaths or disappearances were due to other natural disasters such as drought. China to ramp up restoration efforts China will ramp up restoration efforts in the country's north and northeast regions which were severely impacted by storm Doksuri. As per state media reports, Beijing will reconstruct the houses that were destroyed due to the recent record flooding in order to make sure that the ones affected can go back to their homes by winter. The floods, which ravaged farms and cities in the northern Hebei province and enclosing areas, led to more than 1.5 million evacuations. China's Cabinet said authorities would accelerate the efforts to restore power and telecom connections destroyed by the floods, state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing a cabinet meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Record rainfall, floods in China kill 33 in Beijing, 18 others still missing

The death toll in northern China due to heavy rains and floods&nbsp;rose to at least 30 after storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, slammed the capital Beijing and surrounding regions. This comes after 10 people were killed due to floods in a city near Beijing, officials said Saturday (August 5). Millions of people have been evacuated while officials, in parts of China, continue to struggle to deal with the aftermath of one of the strongest storms in years.

<h2>Death toll and damage</h2>

At least 10 people were killed in Baoding, reported local officials in the town which is about 150 kilometres away from the capital adding that 18 people were missing. Since Doksuri, a former super typhoon,&nbsp;hit mainland China last Friday, it has led to the most severe rains in the region since records began 140 years ago.

As of Saturday, torrential rains continue to batter northeast China and provinces bordering Russia and North Korea. Some cities were in the midst of an ongoing clean-up operation after the overwhelming rainfall which destroyed infrastructure and flooded entire districts.&nbsp;

On Friday, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management reported that natural disasters caused 147 deaths or disappearances due to heavy rains and floods. Additionally, 142 of the deaths or disappearances recorded in July were caused by flooding or geological disasters.

The remaining five deaths or disappearances were due to other natural disasters such as drought, it added. The report also noted the collapse and destruction of more than 2,300 houses has caused direct economic losses amounted to $2.2 billion (15.8 billion yuan).

<h2>‘Red alert’ remains in Beijing, millions evacuated</h2>

A “red alert” which was issued last week, remained in force in Beijing due to “geological risks” such as landslides linked to the bad weather. Meanwhile, around 1.54 million people had been evacuated, on Saturday morning, from at-risk areas in north China’s Hebei province, on Saturday morning, reported Xinhua.&nbsp;

According to state media reports, at least 15,000 residents were moved out of the city of Shulan, where one death and four people were reported missing. Images and videos from Shulan showed collapsed bridges and damaged roads across the city.&nbsp;

Officials, on Saturday, also warned about sinkholes and mudslides in the Fangshan and Mentougou outer districts of the capital. While an official also told the state media that floodwaters in Hebei could take up to a month to recede.&nbsp;

Around 100,000 people were evacuated from Zhuozhou to the southwest of Beijing which is a sixth of its population. In Baoding prefecture, which also includes Zhuozhou, officials have reported the collapse of more than 4,000 houses and damage to nearly 300 bridges with direct economic losses reaching nearly $2.4 billion (17 billion yuan) as of Saturday.

<h2>Climate change and extreme weather events in China</h2>

Notably, China also recorded its highest temperature of more than <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-records-522-celsius-temperature-in-arid-northwest-616575">52 degrees Celsius</a> just last month with millions being affected by extreme weather events across the country.&nbsp;

“China has suffered unprecedented extreme heatwaves since last year...This year, there are record-breaking high temperatures in Northern China,” Ma Jun, director of the Beijing-based NGO the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs told AFP.&nbsp;

He added, “These heatwaves are linked to global warming, and this is what most climate scientists around the world tend to agree.”

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The death toll in northern China due to heavy rains and floods rose to at least 30 after storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, slammed the capital Beijing and surrounding regions.

The death toll in northern China due to heavy rains and floods rose to at least 30 after storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, slammed the capital Beijing and surrounding regions. This comes after 10 people were killed due to floods in a city near Beijing, officials said Saturday (August 5). Millions of people have been evacuated while officials, in parts of China, continue to struggle to deal with the aftermath of one of the strongest storms in years. Death toll and damage At least 10 people were killed in Baoding, reported local officials in the town which is about 150 kilometres away from the capital adding that 18 people were missing. Since Doksuri, a former super typhoon, hit mainland China last Friday, it has led to the most severe rains in the region since records began 140 years ago. As of Saturday, torrential rains continue to batter northeast China and provinces bordering Russia and North Korea. Some cities were in the midst of an ongoing clean-up operation after the overwhelming rainfall which destroyed infrastructure and flooded entire districts. On Friday, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management reported that natural disasters caused 147 deaths or disappearances due to heavy rains and floods. Additionally, 142 of the deaths or disappearances recorded in July were caused by flooding or geological disasters. The remaining five deaths or disappearances were due to other natural disasters such as drought, it added. The report also noted the collapse and destruction of more than 2,300 houses has caused direct economic losses amounted to $2.2 billion (15.8 billion yuan). ‘Red alert’ remains in Beijing, millions evacuated A “red alert” which was issued last week, remained in force in Beijing due to “geological risks” such as landslides linked to the bad weather. Meanwhile, around 1.54 million people had been evacuated, on Saturday morning, from at-risk areas in north China’s Hebei province, on Saturday morning, reported Xinhua. According to state media reports, at least 15,000 residents were moved out of the city of Shulan, where one death and four people were reported missing. Images and videos from Shulan showed collapsed bridges and damaged roads across the city. Officials, on Saturday, also warned about sinkholes and mudslides in the Fangshan and Mentougou outer districts of the capital. While an official also told the state media that floodwaters in Hebei could take up to a month to recede. Around 100,000 people were evacuated from Zhuozhou to the southwest of Beijing which is a sixth of its population. In Baoding prefecture, which also includes Zhuozhou, officials have reported the collapse of more than 4,000 houses and damage to nearly 300 bridges with direct economic losses reaching nearly $2.4 billion (17 billion yuan) as of Saturday. Climate change and extreme weather events in China Notably, China also recorded its highest temperature of more than 52 degrees Celsius just last month with millions being affected by extreme weather events across the country. “China has suffered unprecedented extreme heatwaves since last year...This year, there are record-breaking high temperatures in Northern China,” Ma Jun, director of the Beijing-based NGO the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs told AFP. He added, “These heatwaves are linked to global warming, and this is what most climate scientists around the world tend to agree.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Death toll rises to 30 as northern China continues to face storm Doksuri's wrath

Storms bearing unusually torrential rain and ferocious winds this early in the North Pacific typhoon season have flooded large swathes of East Asia, with China among the countries worst hit.

China ravaged by Typhoon Doksuri: Power lines destroyed, schools shut, flights canceled

China is currently battling with record rainfall with the capital city Beijing and northern parts of the country drowning in floods. Typhoon Doksuri, which tore through the Pacific last week, still continues to wreak havoc triggering thousands of evacuations.&nbsp;

As the flood situation in the country turned fatal, the authorities took the decision to divert the water triggering outrage among the people.

On Tuesday, when the intense rainfall eventually halted, most parts of the Chinese capital were spared, but the water was directed elsewhere.

The officials in the Hebei Province, which borders Beijing, had unfurled flood gates in seven low-lying flood control zones so as to contain the rivers from flooding the Chinese capital and the region’s other metropolis, Tianjin, as per the state media.

The Communist Party leader of Hebei, Ni Yuefeng, said he ordered the “activation of flood storage and diversion areas in an orderly manner, so as to reduce the pressure on Beijing’s flood control and resolutely build a ‘moat’ for the capital,” according to the New York Times reports.

This move by the government further flooded the neighbouring city of Zhuozhou in Hebei, which had been making extensive efforts to fight its own intense flood situation after a levee broke and a local river overflowed.&nbsp;

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The streets and neighbourhoods of this town got converted into an island with water levels ascending up to 23 feet causing damage to homes and businesses.

In some of the areas, the flooding disrupted power supplies as well as internet and mobile connections.

<h2>Natural disasters kill 147 in China</h2>

On Friday (August 4), China released a statement saying that natural disasters had claimed the lives of at least 147 people, with several missing in the month of July after record rainfall hit the country's capital.

China's Ministry of Emergency Management said that 142 of the deaths or disappearances recorded in the month of July were caused by flooding or geological disasters. &nbsp;

The remaining five deaths or disappearances were due to other natural disasters such as drought.&nbsp;

<h2>Extreme rainfall&nbsp;</h2>

According to reports, since Saturday, the amount of rainfall that has been pouring has breached many local meteorological records.

A precipitation reading of 744.8mm (29.3 inches) was recorded by a reservoir in Beijing's Changping district between Saturday and Wednesday, which is the most to be logged in the city in over 140 years.

The previous record of 609mm was set in the year 1891.

In Hebei, 1,003mm of rain was recorded by a local weather station for a three-day period, i.e. from Saturday to Monday. Such an amount is usually witnessed over a year and a half.

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China is currently battling with record rainfall with the capital city Beijing and northern parts of the country drowning in floods. Typhoon Doksuri, which tore through the Pacific last week, still continues to wreak havoc triggering thousands of evacuations.

China is currently battling with record rainfall with the capital city Beijing and northern parts of the country drowning in floods. Typhoon Doksuri, which tore through the Pacific last week, still continues to wreak havoc triggering thousands of evacuations. As the flood situation in the country turned fatal, the authorities took the decision to divert the water triggering outrage among the people. On Tuesday, when the intense rainfall eventually halted, most parts of the Chinese capital were spared, but the water was directed elsewhere. The officials in the Hebei Province, which borders Beijing, had unfurled flood gates in seven low-lying flood control zones so as to contain the rivers from flooding the Chinese capital and the region’s other metropolis, Tianjin, as per the state media. The Communist Party leader of Hebei, Ni Yuefeng, said he ordered the “activation of flood storage and diversion areas in an orderly manner, so as to reduce the pressure on Beijing’s flood control and resolutely build a ‘moat’ for the capital,” according to the New York Times reports. This move by the government further flooded the neighbouring city of Zhuozhou in Hebei, which had been making extensive efforts to fight its own intense flood situation after a levee broke and a local river overflowed. Also read: Myanmar junta airstrike targeted at 'terrorists' killed at least 25 children, including infants The streets and neighbourhoods of this town got converted into an island with water levels ascending up to 23 feet causing damage to homes and businesses. In some of the areas, the flooding disrupted power supplies as well as internet and mobile connections. Natural disasters kill 147 in China On Friday (August 4), China released a statement saying that natural disasters had claimed the lives of at least 147 people, with several missing in the month of July after record rainfall hit the country's capital. China's Ministry of Emergency Management said that 142 of the deaths or disappearances recorded in the month of July were caused by flooding or geological disasters. The remaining five deaths or disappearances were due to other natural disasters such as drought. Extreme rainfall According to reports, since Saturday, the amount of rainfall that has been pouring has breached many local meteorological records. A precipitation reading of 744.8mm (29.3 inches) was recorded by a reservoir in Beijing's Changping district between Saturday and Wednesday, which is the most to be logged in the city in over 140 years. The previous record of 609mm was set in the year 1891. In Hebei, 1,003mm of rain was recorded by a local weather station for a three-day period, i.e. from Saturday to Monday. Such an amount is usually witnessed over a year and a half. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

China releases flood water in neighbouring towns to save capital city Beijing

China is currently battling with record rainfall with the&nbsp;capital city Beijing and northern parts of the country drowning in floods. Typhoon Doksuri, which tore through the Pacific last week, still continues to wreak havoc triggering thousands of evacuations.&nbsp;

The situation is so intense in the second most populous country in the world that the weather service officials released a statement on Tuesday saying that the Chinese capital Beijing had received the "heaviest rainfall in over 140 years", since the inception of record-keeping.

"The maximum value of rainfall recorded during this storm, which was 744.8 millimetres, occurred at the Wangjiayuan Reservoir in Changping," the Beijing Meteorological Service said.&nbsp;

The torrential rains, up until Tuesday (August 1), had claimed the lives of at least 20 people while 27 people were still missing.

As per reports, more than 52,000 people&nbsp;have been evacuated from Beijing and moved to safer areas since the extreme rains battered the city in late July.

In the Fangshan district, power to some 60,000 homes was knocked out.&nbsp;

Doksuri, which is the most powerful typhoon to hit China this year and the second-strongest to hit the southeastern province of Fujian since 2016, has prompted the authorities to use a flood storage reservoir in Beijing for the first time since it was first built, over 25 years ago, after the rivers in the country swelled up to record levels.

On Friday (August 4), China released a statement saying that natural disasters had claimed the lives of at least 147 people, with several missing in the month of July after record rainfall hit the country's capital.

China's Ministry of Emergency Management said that 142 of the deaths or disappearances recorded in the month of July were caused by flooding or geological disasters. &nbsp;

The remaining five deaths or disappearances were due to other natural disasters such as drought.&nbsp;

<h2>Extreme rainfall&nbsp;</h2>

According to reports, since Saturday, the amount of rainfall that has been pouring has breached many local meteorological records.

A precipitation reading of 744.8mm (29.3 inches) was recorded by a reservoir in Beijing's Changping district between Saturday and Wednesday, which is the most to be logged in the city in over 140 years.

The previous record of 609mm was set in the year 1891.

In Hebei, 1,003mm of rain was recorded by a local weather station for a three-day period, i.e. from Saturday to Monday. Such an amount is usually witnessed over a year and a half.

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<h2>What caused the extreme downpour?</h2>

As per Chinese meteorologists, besides the remnants of Doksuri, warm and humid air-flows and water vapour brought by Typhoon Khanun slowly moving in the Western Pacific also created the conditions for the heavy rains.

The meteorologists say that as the residual circulation of Doksuri's rain clouds headed north, a subtropical and continental high-pressure system in the atmosphere also barricaded their north and eastward passage, which further lead to the continuing conjunction of water vapour that acted like a dam storing the water.

Another factor that contributed to the extreme weather condition was the topographic features. As large amounts of vapour gathered in northern China, it was then lifted up by a low-altitude wind, shifting precipitation east of the Taihang mountain range, where the worst-hit areas, including Beijing's Fangshan and Mentougou districts, are located.

Meanwhile, a series of convective clouds gathered over the area, which lead to heavy rainfall for a lengthy period of time, further worsening the damage and problematising rescue operations.

<h2>The damage caused by rains</h2>

In the urban areas of the capital city of Beijing, several roads were flooded which forced the closure of parks and tourist spots.

The city's two major airports witnessed delays or cancellations of flights. Some subway lines and trains were also suspended.

The impact of rainfall was more evident in the city's western suburbs. In Mentougou and Fangshan districts, raging water rushed down roads, sweeping away cars. Villages in mountainous areas were completely cut off due to the extreme weather situation which further prompted the authorities to deploy helicopters to drop off food, water and emergency supplies.

Hebei's Zhuozhou, a city with more than 600,000 people to the southwest of Beijing, was half-immersed, with about 134,000 residents affected and one-sixth of the city's population evacuated.

<h2>Similar weather events in the past</h2>

The extreme weather conditions witnessed by Beijing currently are unusual for its surroundings. Previously, the Chinese capital has observed at least 12 incidences of significant rain brought by typhoons since authorities started keeping records, as per the state media.&nbsp;

Typhoon Haitang and Ampil both spilled over 100mm of rain on Beijing in the years 2017 and 2018 respectively. One of the most significant rain events was caused by Typhoon Wanda in the year 1956, which discharged more than 400mm of precipitation in the densely populated city.

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China is currently battling with record rainfall with the capital city Beijing and northern parts of the country drowning in floods. Typhoon Doksuri, which tore through the Pacific last week, still continues to wreak havoc triggering thousands of evacuations. The situation is so intense in the second most populous country in the world that the weather service officials released a statement on Tuesday saying that the Chinese capital Beijing had received the "heaviest rainfall in over 140 years", since the inception of record-keeping. "The maximum value of rainfall recorded during this storm, which was 744.8 millimetres, occurred at the Wangjiayuan Reservoir in Changping," the Beijing Meteorological Service said. The torrential rains, up until Tuesday (August 1), had claimed the lives of at least 20 people while 27 people were still missing. As per reports, more than 52,000 people have been evacuated from Beijing and moved to safer areas since the extreme rains battered the city in late July. In the Fangshan district, power to some 60,000 homes was knocked out. Doksuri, which is the most powerful typhoon to hit China this year and the second-strongest to hit the southeastern province of Fujian since 2016, has prompted the authorities to use a flood storage reservoir in Beijing for the first time since it was first built, over 25 years ago, after the rivers in the country swelled up to record levels. On Friday (August 4), China released a statement saying that natural disasters had claimed the lives of at least 147 people, with several missing in the month of July after record rainfall hit the country's capital. China's Ministry of Emergency Management said that 142 of the deaths or disappearances recorded in the month of July were caused by flooding or geological disasters. The remaining five deaths or disappearances were due to other natural disasters such as drought. Extreme rainfall According to reports, since Saturday, the amount of rainfall that has been pouring has breached many local meteorological records. A precipitation reading of 744.8mm (29.3 inches) was recorded by a reservoir in Beijing's Changping district between Saturday and Wednesday, which is the most to be logged in the city in over 140 years. The previous record of 609mm was set in the year 1891. In Hebei, 1,003mm of rain was recorded by a local weather station for a three-day period, i.e. from Saturday to Monday. Such an amount is usually witnessed over a year and a half. Also read: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, wife Sophie announce separation after 18 years of marriage What caused the extreme downpour? As per Chinese meteorologists, besides the remnants of Doksuri, warm and humid air-flows and water vapour brought by Typhoon Khanun slowly moving in the Western Pacific also created the conditions for the heavy rains. The meteorologists say that as the residual circulation of Doksuri's rain clouds headed north, a subtropical and continental high-pressure system in the atmosphere also barricaded their north and eastward passage, which further lead to the continuing conjunction of water vapour that acted like a dam storing the water. Another factor that contributed to the extreme weather condition was the topographic features. As large amounts of vapour gathered in northern China, it was then lifted up by a low-altitude wind, shifting precipitation east of the Taihang mountain range, where the worst-hit areas, including Beijing's Fangshan and Mentougou districts, are located. Meanwhile, a series of convective clouds gathered over the area, which lead to heavy rainfall for a lengthy period of time, further worsening the damage and problematising rescue operations. The damage caused by rains In the urban areas of the capital city of Beijing, several roads were flooded which forced the closure of parks and tourist spots. The city's two major airports witnessed delays or cancellations of flights. Some subway lines and trains were also suspended. The impact of rainfall was more evident in the city's western suburbs. In Mentougou and Fangshan districts, raging water rushed down roads, sweeping away cars. Villages in mountainous areas were completely cut off due to the extreme weather situation which further prompted the authorities to deploy helicopters to drop off food, water and emergency supplies. Hebei's Zhuozhou, a city with more than 600,000 people to the southwest of Beijing, was half-immersed, with about 134,000 residents affected and one-sixth of the city's population evacuated. Similar weather events in the past The extreme weather conditions witnessed by Beijing currently are unusual for its surroundings. Previously, the Chinese capital has observed at least 12 incidences of significant rain brought by typhoons since authorities started keeping records, as per the state media. Typhoon Haitang and Ampil both spilled over 100mm of rain on Beijing in the years 2017 and 2018 respectively. One of the most significant rain events was caused by Typhoon Wanda in the year 1956, which discharged more than 400mm of precipitation in the densely populated city. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Road into China bringing in heavy downpours and triggering landslides in several parts of China. Red Alert has now been issued for torrential rain in Beijing and also in the neighbouring regions. Typhoon Doksuri which is one of the strongest typhoons to hit China this year has already forged. At least about 800,000 people are to be evacuated from their homes.

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Doksuri's aftermath and Typhoon Khanun's threat ravage China's provinces

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/typhoon-doksuri-lashes-philippines-as-china-and-taiwan-stay-alert-619883">Doksuri</a>, the storm that tore through the Pacific last week and continued to wreak havoc in parts of China, was downgraded from a typhoon on Sunday, reported Reuters. This was a&nbsp;day after the Chinese weather agency issued a red alert for torrential rain in the capital city of Beijing.&nbsp;The warnings have since prompted the evacuations of over 31,000 people, reported the state media on Monday (July 31).&nbsp;

<h2>Northern China braces for floods, torrential rains</h2>

Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from the potential flood areas while heavy rain also lashed Beijing where residents were urged to stay indoors. Officials have warned about floods, swelling rivers, mudslides and landslides, over the weekend.&nbsp;

According to the Chinese state media report, on Monday,&nbsp;more than 31,000 people in high-risk areas of Beijing have been evacuated.&nbsp;Over 20,500 were relocated from parts of the surrounding province, Hebei’s capital Shijiazhuang.&nbsp;

Beijing residents have been asked not to go outside unless necessary, leaving&nbsp;the usually buzzing streets&nbsp;mostly deserted, as per AFP. Furthermore, the National Centre for the Performing Arts, located near Tiananmen Square, cancelled opera and musical performances scheduled for Sunday.&nbsp;

The warnings have also prompted authorities in the Chinese capital to close several tourist spots, including the Forbidden City, libraries, museums and parks as well as suspend sporting events, according to media reports.&nbsp;

Hundreds of millions of people in Beijing and surrounding provinces remained under red alert – the highest level – for heavy rains, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/typhoon-doksuri-china-issues-red-alert-for-torrential-rain-in-beijing-thousands-evacuated-620620">issued</a> on Saturday. &nbsp;

“Authorities should closely monitor the weather, update forecasts for rainfall and water levels, and strengthen consultation, research and information transmission,” said China’s Ministry of Water Resources, on its social media WeChat account.

The ministry also lifted emergency warnings about the potential for floods to the second-highest level for Beijing, Tianjin and the surrounding Hebei province. However, it did warn that several rivers in the region were expected to flood, reported Reuters.

<h2>China issues warning for third typhoon in three weeks</h2>

Chinese forecasters also warned about the approach of another storm named ‘Khanun’, which is expected to rapidly gain strength and strike China’s densely populated coast, next week, reported Reuters. But while Doksuri got downgraded from a typhoon, the Chinese weather agency updated Khanun to typhoon from tropical storm status on Sunday.&nbsp;

Hong Kong Airlines, on Sunday, also cancelled two flights from Japan’s Okinawa on Monday due to Khanun. The upcoming typhoon is also expected to inflict further damage to corn and other crops that have already been hit by Doksuri, said the Chinese agriculture ministry.

The storms come as China has been facing multiple extreme weather events and recently recorded the highest temperature of 52.2 degree&nbsp;Celsius.&nbsp;

Doksuri was the most powerful typhoon to hit China this year and the second-strongest to hit the southeastern province of Fujian since 2016, where it affected as many as 880,000 people with more than 354,400 people evacuated and resettled.&nbsp;

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Doksuri, the storm that tore through the Pacific last week and continued to wreak havoc in parts of China, was downgraded from a typhoon on Sunday, reported Reuters.

Doksuri, the storm that tore through the Pacific last week and continued to wreak havoc in parts of China, was downgraded from a typhoon on Sunday, reported Reuters. This was a day after the Chinese weather agency issued a red alert for torrential rain in the capital city of Beijing. The warnings have since prompted the evacuations of over 31,000 people, reported the state media on Monday (July 31). Northern China braces for floods, torrential rains Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from the potential flood areas while heavy rain also lashed Beijing where residents were urged to stay indoors. Officials have warned about floods, swelling rivers, mudslides and landslides, over the weekend. According to the Chinese state media report, on Monday, more than 31,000 people in high-risk areas of Beijing have been evacuated. Over 20,500 were relocated from parts of the surrounding province, Hebei’s capital Shijiazhuang. Beijing residents have been asked not to go outside unless necessary, leaving the usually buzzing streets mostly deserted, as per AFP. Furthermore, the National Centre for the Performing Arts, located near Tiananmen Square, cancelled opera and musical performances scheduled for Sunday. The warnings have also prompted authorities in the Chinese capital to close several tourist spots, including the Forbidden City, libraries, museums and parks as well as suspend sporting events, according to media reports. Hundreds of millions of people in Beijing and surrounding provinces remained under red alert – the highest level – for heavy rains, issued on Saturday. “Authorities should closely monitor the weather, update forecasts for rainfall and water levels, and strengthen consultation, research and information transmission,” said China’s Ministry of Water Resources, on its social media WeChat account. The ministry also lifted emergency warnings about the potential for floods to the second-highest level for Beijing, Tianjin and the surrounding Hebei province. However, it did warn that several rivers in the region were expected to flood, reported Reuters. China issues warning for third typhoon in three weeks Chinese forecasters also warned about the approach of another storm named ‘Khanun’, which is expected to rapidly gain strength and strike China’s densely populated coast, next week, reported Reuters. But while Doksuri got downgraded from a typhoon, the Chinese weather agency updated Khanun to typhoon from tropical storm status on Sunday. Hong Kong Airlines, on Sunday, also cancelled two flights from Japan’s Okinawa on Monday due to Khanun. The upcoming typhoon is also expected to inflict further damage to corn and other crops that have already been hit by Doksuri, said the Chinese agriculture ministry. The storms come as China has been facing multiple extreme weather events and recently recorded the highest temperature of 52.2 degree Celsius. Doksuri was the most powerful typhoon to hit China this year and the second-strongest to hit the southeastern province of Fujian since 2016, where it affected as many as 880,000 people with more than 354,400 people evacuated and resettled. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

China: Doksuri downgraded from typhoon, over 30,000 evacuated from Beijing

The Chinese weather agency issued a red alert for torrential rain in the capital city of Beijing, on Saturday (July 29) this comes as parts of northern China were flooded due to typhoon Doksuri, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in years. The storm has also prompted thousands to evacuate in Beijing after pummelling the Philippines and Taiwan as well as China’s coast.&nbsp;

<h2>Alert in Beijing and surrounding provinces</h2>

According to China’s national forecaster, a broad area that also includes the capital city of Beijing and surrounding provinces may witness a medium to high risk of rainstorm disasters in the next three days, while thunderstorms in the capital were forecast to peak on Saturday.

This is after Doksuri pummelled into southern Fujian province, on Friday morning, while its “influence” is now being felt in the country’s north, said China’s meteorological service, on Saturday.&nbsp;

“Doksuri’s intensity continues to weaken but the impact is far from over,” said the China Meteorological Administration. The warning asks the people to be vigilant and avoid high-risk areas in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

Over the weekend, the levels of rivers in southern Beijing, central and western areas of Hebei, eastern Shanxi and northern Henan, could also swell, said officials. Additionally, flash floods and geological hazards could occur around mountainous areas.&nbsp;

The red alert will go into effect from 8:00 pm (local time) and covers provinces that are home to several hundred million inhabitants including the Chinese city of Tianjin and provinces of Hebei and Shandong.

A report by AFP citing experts said that Saturday’s downpour could lead to worse flooding than the one in 2012 which led to the death of nearly 80 people and prompted the evacuations of tens of thousands.

<h2>Thousands evacuated in Beijing</h2>

The warnings have also prompted authorities in the Chinese capital to close several tourist spots and parks as well as suspend sporting events, reported Reuters. The report citing Beijing’s flood control department said that some 203,230 rescue personnel have been deployed and over 3,000 people have been evacuated.&nbsp;

The heavy showers were reported in Beijing on Saturday afternoon and are expected to last through Tuesday, as per officials.

<h2>Typhoon Doksuri pummels Chinese provinces</h2>

The storm comes as China has been facing multiple extreme weather events and recently recorded the highest temperature the country has witnessed at 52.2 degrees Celsius. Doksuri is the most powerful typhoon to hit China this year and the second-strongest to hit the southeastern province of Fujian since 2016.&nbsp;

The typhoon made landfall in Fujian on Friday after it tore through the Pacific earlier this week and lost some intensity as it neared the Philippines. The storm has affected as many as 880,000 people in coastal Fujian with more than 354,400 people evacuated and resettled, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

Fuzhou, along with neighbouring cities Putian and Xianyou, reported the heaviest daily precipitation since 1961. Images and videos show downed power lines, flooded streets, uprooted trees in coastal Fujian. Social media posts showed emergency workers clearing fallen trees and landslides, and people wading in thigh-high flood waters after Doksuri’s landfall, according to Reuters.&nbsp;

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The Chinese weather agency issued a red alert for torrential rain in the capital city of Beijing, on Saturday (July 29) this comes as parts of northern China were flooded due to typhoon Doksuri, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in years.

The Chinese weather agency issued a red alert for torrential rain in the capital city of Beijing, on Saturday (July 29) this comes as parts of northern China were flooded due to typhoon Doksuri, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in years. The storm has also prompted thousands to evacuate in Beijing after pummelling the Philippines and Taiwan as well as China’s coast. Alert in Beijing and surrounding provinces According to China’s national forecaster, a broad area that also includes the capital city of Beijing and surrounding provinces may witness a medium to high risk of rainstorm disasters in the next three days, while thunderstorms in the capital were forecast to peak on Saturday. This is after Doksuri pummelled into southern Fujian province, on Friday morning, while its “influence” is now being felt in the country’s north, said China’s meteorological service, on Saturday. “Doksuri’s intensity continues to weaken but the impact is far from over,” said the China Meteorological Administration. The warning asks the people to be vigilant and avoid high-risk areas in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Over the weekend, the levels of rivers in southern Beijing, central and western areas of Hebei, eastern Shanxi and northern Henan, could also swell, said officials. Additionally, flash floods and geological hazards could occur around mountainous areas. The red alert will go into effect from 8:00 pm (local time) and covers provinces that are home to several hundred million inhabitants including the Chinese city of Tianjin and provinces of Hebei and Shandong. A report by AFP citing experts said that Saturday’s downpour could lead to worse flooding than the one in 2012 which led to the death of nearly 80 people and prompted the evacuations of tens of thousands. Thousands evacuated in Beijing The warnings have also prompted authorities in the Chinese capital to close several tourist spots and parks as well as suspend sporting events, reported Reuters. The report citing Beijing’s flood control department said that some 203,230 rescue personnel have been deployed and over 3,000 people have been evacuated. The heavy showers were reported in Beijing on Saturday afternoon and are expected to last through Tuesday, as per officials. Typhoon Doksuri pummels Chinese provinces The storm comes as China has been facing multiple extreme weather events and recently recorded the highest temperature the country has witnessed at 52.2 degrees Celsius. Doksuri is the most powerful typhoon to hit China this year and the second-strongest to hit the southeastern province of Fujian since 2016. The typhoon made landfall in Fujian on Friday after it tore through the Pacific earlier this week and lost some intensity as it neared the Philippines. The storm has affected as many as 880,000 people in coastal Fujian with more than 354,400 people evacuated and resettled, reported Reuters. Fuzhou, along with neighbouring cities Putian and Xianyou, reported the heaviest daily precipitation since 1961. Images and videos show downed power lines, flooded streets, uprooted trees in coastal Fujian. Social media posts showed emergency workers clearing fallen trees and landslides, and people wading in thigh-high flood waters after Doksuri’s landfall, according to Reuters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Typhoon Doksuri: China issues red alert for torrential rain in Beijing, thousands evacuated

Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in southern China on Friday (July 28) and unleashed heavy rains and violent gusts of wind. The lashing affected power lines and sparked fires. Trees were uprooted and factories and shopping malls were forced to shut. Typhoon Doksuri is the second-strongest to hit Fujian province in southwestern China since Typhoon Meranti in 2016. Chinese state media said that the latest typhoon has resulted in closure of schools, businesses and evacuation of workers from offshore oil and gas fields.

More than 724,600 people have been affected due to Typhoon Doksuri, said CCTV. The state news outlet said that 124,000 people were evacuated and resettled. The news report said that the storm caused direct economic losses of 52.27 million yuan (USD 7.30 million.

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In the port city of Quanzhou, which is in Fujian province, 39 people reportedly suffered minor injuries. The lashing from the typhoon resulted in 500,000 homes losing power.

The media or the government, through their official channels did not immediately have information on fatalities.

Doksuri's wind speed was clocked at 137 kph (85 mph) as of 1 p.m (0500 GMT), according to the National Meteorological Center.

Hourly rainfall in Xiamen, Quanzhou and Putian exceeded 50 mm (2.165 inches), according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA).

"The whole of Xiamen didn't go to work this morning," a local resident, surnamed Zhuang, said.

"There are no cars on the roads, and factories and shopping malls are closed. Guess people are scared after Meranti."

<h2>Mishap in the Philippines</h2>

Typhoon Doksuri lashed the Philippines before hitting China. Strong winds caused a passenger boat to capsize in Laguna lake near the capital Manila. the coast guard said that 26 people had been killed but according to CNN, the death was at 39.

The boat was overloaded and 70 passengers were travelling at the time of the mishap. The maximum capacity of the boat was 42.

People standing on the shore watched in horror as rescuers in boats searched for victims in the murky water.&nbsp;

Video footage of the frantic rescue operation shared by the coast guard shows a man standing on the hull of the boat lying on its side, shouting, "There are so many people here", as small outrigger boats circled trying to help. Forty people survived.&nbsp;

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Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in southern China on Friday (July 28) and unleashed heavy rains and violent gusts of wind. The lashing affected power lines and sparked fires.

Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in southern China on Friday (July 28) and unleashed heavy rains and violent gusts of wind. The lashing affected power lines and sparked fires. Trees were uprooted and factories and shopping malls were forced to shut. Typhoon Doksuri is the second-strongest to hit Fujian province in southwestern China since Typhoon Meranti in 2016. Chinese state media said that the latest typhoon has resulted in closure of schools, businesses and evacuation of workers from offshore oil and gas fields. More than 724,600 people have been affected due to Typhoon Doksuri, said CCTV. The state news outlet said that 124,000 people were evacuated and resettled. The news report said that the storm caused direct economic losses of 52.27 million yuan (USD 7.30 million. Watch | Typhoon Doksuri sweeps Fujian in China, uproot trees & create violent showers × In the port city of Quanzhou, which is in Fujian province, 39 people reportedly suffered minor injuries. The lashing from the typhoon resulted in 500,000 homes losing power. The media or the government, through their official channels did not immediately have information on fatalities. Doksuri's wind speed was clocked at 137 kph (85 mph) as of 1 p.m (0500 GMT), according to the National Meteorological Center. Hourly rainfall in Xiamen, Quanzhou and Putian exceeded 50 mm (2.165 inches), according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA). "The whole of Xiamen didn't go to work this morning," a local resident, surnamed Zhuang, said. "There are no cars on the roads, and factories and shopping malls are closed. Guess people are scared after Meranti." Mishap in the Philippines Typhoon Doksuri lashed the Philippines before hitting China. Strong winds caused a passenger boat to capsize in Laguna lake near the capital Manila. the coast guard said that 26 people had been killed but according to CNN, the death was at 39. The boat was overloaded and 70 passengers were travelling at the time of the mishap. The maximum capacity of the boat was 42. People standing on the shore watched in horror as rescuers in boats searched for victims in the murky water. Video footage of the frantic rescue operation shared by the coast guard shows a man standing on the hull of the boat lying on its side, shouting, "There are so many people here", as small outrigger boats circled trying to help. Forty people survived. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Typhoon Doksuri lashes China, boat tragedy in Philippines kills 39

Typhoon Doksuri has swept into china's southeastern Fujian province unleashing heavy rains. Violent gusts of wind whipped power lines sparking fires, uprooting trees and forcing factories and shopping malls to shut. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV showed boats tied to bollards in fishing harbours. Heavy storms leading to heavy winds caused several trees to fall. Buildings were surrounded by sandbags to prevent their glass windows and doors from breaking.

Typhoon Doksuri sweeps Fujian in China, uproot trees & create violent showers

Typhoon Doksuri lashed the northern Philippines as gale-force winds and torrential rain hit the country on Wednesday (July 26). Rivers burst their banks and power grids went down, leaving thousands of people without electricity.

Rain affected coastal communities and isolated villages tucked away in tropical forests.

Reuters reported that the adverse weather caused one&nbsp;death while AFP said that there were six deaths. Many people have been moved to safer areas.

The storm brought in winds of up to 175 kilometres per hour (108 miles per hour).

"We're being battered here," Manuel Mamba, governor of the northern corn-growing Cagayan province, told Reuters.

The storm has been classified as a super typhoon by China's Meteorological Administration. Typhoon Doksuri is nearly 900 km (560 miles) across. It is expected that it will sustain its strength as it continues towards Taiwan and China's mainland.

China's weather agency has already raised its storm alert to the second-highest tier. Guangdong province, which has a manufacturing hub, has warned of the worst storm in a decade.

<h2>The landfall in China</h2>

It is expected that Doksuri will make landfall in China on Friday (July 28). It will be the second typhoon to make landfall in China after Typhoon Talim slammed into Guangdong on July 17.

Philippine coast guard has said that 4,000 passengers were stranded at ports across the country as sea travel was suspended.

<h2>Panic buying in Taiwan</h2>

In Taiwan, there are signs that people are panic buying and stocking up on essentials fearing the&nbsp;storm would paralyse cities and villages.&nbsp;

"I come to buy vegetables and meat to prepare for the typhoon, but there's nothing left," local TV network CTS cited Lin, a shopper in the southeast city of Taitung, as saying.

"The shelves are empty, everything is sold out," she said.

Lin was quoted by Reuters.

Authorities in Taiwan have issued warnings for several counties and cities in the south, including Kaohsiung, which is a port city.&nbsp;

In southern and eastern Taiwan, more than 300 people have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Typhoon Doksuri is expected to cause up to one&nbsp;metre (3.3 feet) of rain.

The approach of the typhoon has affected air and rail travel in Taiwan. Ferry services to the Taiwanese-governed islands of Kinmen and Matsu from the Chinese mainland were halted.

Guangzhou Daily, a state-run news outlet, has reported that Typhoon Doksuri can be the strongest typhoon that has landed or seriously affected eastern Guangdong in a decade.&nbsp;

China has upgraded its emergency response from Level 3 to Level 2. This means that the&nbsp;oncoming typhoon is expected to severely affect the country.

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Typhoon Doksuri lashed the northern Philippines as gale-force winds and torrential rain hit the country on Wednesday (July 26). Rivers burst their banks and power grids went down, leaving thousands of people without electricity.

Typhoon Doksuri lashed the northern Philippines as gale-force winds and torrential rain hit the country on Wednesday (July 26). Rivers burst their banks and power grids went down, leaving thousands of people without electricity. Rain affected coastal communities and isolated villages tucked away in tropical forests. Reuters reported that the adverse weather caused one death while AFP said that there were six deaths. Many people have been moved to safer areas. The storm brought in winds of up to 175 kilometres per hour (108 miles per hour). "We're being battered here," Manuel Mamba, governor of the northern corn-growing Cagayan province, told Reuters. The storm has been classified as a super typhoon by China's Meteorological Administration. Typhoon Doksuri is nearly 900 km (560 miles) across. It is expected that it will sustain its strength as it continues towards Taiwan and China's mainland. China's weather agency has already raised its storm alert to the second-highest tier. Guangdong province, which has a manufacturing hub, has warned of the worst storm in a decade. The landfall in China It is expected that Doksuri will make landfall in China on Friday (July 28). It will be the second typhoon to make landfall in China after Typhoon Talim slammed into Guangdong on July 17. Philippine coast guard has said that 4,000 passengers were stranded at ports across the country as sea travel was suspended. Panic buying in Taiwan In Taiwan, there are signs that people are panic buying and stocking up on essentials fearing the storm would paralyse cities and villages. "I come to buy vegetables and meat to prepare for the typhoon, but there's nothing left," local TV network CTS cited Lin, a shopper in the southeast city of Taitung, as saying. "The shelves are empty, everything is sold out," she said. Lin was quoted by Reuters. Authorities in Taiwan have issued warnings for several counties and cities in the south, including Kaohsiung, which is a port city. In southern and eastern Taiwan, more than 300 people have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Typhoon Doksuri is expected to cause up to one metre (3.3 feet) of rain. The approach of the typhoon has affected air and rail travel in Taiwan. Ferry services to the Taiwanese-governed islands of Kinmen and Matsu from the Chinese mainland were halted. Guangzhou Daily, a state-run news outlet, has reported that Typhoon Doksuri can be the strongest typhoon that has landed or seriously affected eastern Guangdong in a decade. China has upgraded its emergency response from Level 3 to Level 2. This means that the oncoming typhoon is expected to severely affect the country. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Typhoon Doksuri lashes Philippines as China and Taiwan stay alert 

Typhoon Doksuri is set to make landfall in China on Friday. It is also going to impact Taiwan, where businesses and schools have been shut, airlines also cancelled hundreds of domestic flights amid warnings of landslides and floods Doksuri was initially a super Typhoon. Still, it lost some strength after lashing the coast of the Philippines, bursting banks of rivers, and leaving thousands without electricity. As per the disaster agency in Philippines, five people have also been killed.

Doksuri Super Typhoon ravages Philippines, heads toward China

Thousands of people in the northern Philippines were without power after Typhoon Doksuri made landfall on Wednesday (July 26). According to a report by the news agency Reuters, residents in coastal communities were evacuated ahead of the storm.

Thousands of people in the northern Philippines were without power after Typhoon Doksuri made landfall on Wednesday (July 26). According to a report by the news agency Reuters, residents in coastal communities were evacuated ahead of the storm. Speaking to Reuters, northern Cagayan province's governor Manual Mamba said, "We are being battered here." Mamba said that no casualties were reported so far. Doksuri brought winds of up to 175 kilometres per hour and is expected to sustain strength as continues its course toward Taiwan and China. On Wednesday, the Philippine coast guard said that over 4,000 passengers were stranded at various ports across the country after sea travel was suspended. The fifth storm to hit Philippines this year Doksuri is the fifth storm to hit the Philippines this year. The Reuters report said that storm warnings were placed in many parts of the northern island of Luzon, which is home to about half of the country's population. Authorities have warned of storm surges, landslides, and damage to infrastructure. Categorised as a super typhoon on Tuesday, Doksuri weakened slightly on Wednesday. Large waves and rain hit southern Taiwan Typhoon Doksuri brought heavy rainfall to southern Taiwan on Wednesday. Authorities issued land warnings for several counties and cities in the south. Over 300 people were evacuated in southern and eastern Taiwan as a precaution. Nearly 50 domestic flights and four international flights, as well as many ferry lines, were cancelled, and railway services between eastern and southern Taiwan will be suspended from Wednesday evening. The typhoon will make landfall in China's Fujian province on Friday. A report by CCTV on Wednesday said that China's southeast Fujian province urged fishing boats to seek shelter. Doksuri is likely to be the most powerful typhoon to land in China so far in the storm season this year. The country's National Meteorological Centre said it is expected to make landfall on the Chinese mainland somewhere between Fujian and Guangdong provinces. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Philippines: Thousands without power as Typhoon Doksuri lashes northern part of nation

As China braces for super typhoon Doksuri, authorities have issued advisories urging fishing boats to seek shelter and farmers to expedite their harvest preparations as the typhoon approaches East Asia, potentially making landfall deep into China. Doksuri is expected to be the most powerful typhoon to hit China this storm season, following a narrow escape from typhoon Mawar earlier this year, which diverted towards japan.

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