Beijing and several parts of China are experiencing severe rainfall as the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin move inland, causing flooding, traffic disruption and record-breaking rainfall in some regions.
The Chinese capital issued its second-highest rainstorm warning, suspending 250 bus routes and closing about 150 tourist attractions. Ten subway lines were also operating at reduced speeds because of the heavy rain.
Authorities said Beijing’s Changping district recorded 90.7 millimetres of rain in just one hour on Wednesday morning. Floodwaters turned several major roads into rivers, leaving cars and buses partially submerged.
Typhoon Dolphin weakened after making landfall in Zhejiang province on Sunday, but its remnants have continued to carry large amounts of tropical moisture deep into central and northern China, increasing the risk of flooding.
Several other areas have also recorded unusually heavy rainfall. In Zhejiang’s Yuhuan, nearly 200 mm of rain caused flooding on nearby streets. In Henan province, Wugang recorded 209.5 mm of rain, breaking its August daily rainfall record, while Xiangyang recorded 169.1 mm.
Residents in northern and central China have been warned to prepare for more rain in the coming days as the storm’s extensive rain bands continue to move across the country.
Chinese authorities are also increasingly turning to artificial intelligence-based weather forecasting systems to improve their ability to predict extreme weather and strengthen disaster preparedness.
Reuters reported that scientists have linked the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in China to climate change, while an emerging El Niño pattern is contributing to higher temperatures and stronger typhoons.
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