A record-breaking rainfall in northern and northeast China has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 22 individuals. The Chinese capital of Beijing experienced the most extreme rainfall in 140 years, causing power outages and widespread devastation in neighboring Hebei province before moving on to the northeastern part of the country. These heavy rains were brought about by typhoon Doksuri, which arrived in late July and affected Beijing and Hebei for about a week before moving into China’s largest grain-producing province.
As Doksuri’s rain clouds moved north, a high-pressure system in the atmosphere prevented their passage, leading to the accumulation of water vapor and the formation of a dam-like effect. Meteorologists explain that this, along with the moisture from typhoon Khanun, which was approaching China’s coast at the time, resulted in increased rainfall and circulation of the initial typhoon.
Although typhoon Khanun primarily affected Japan, it did contribute to the flooding in China. In Beijing, hundreds of roads were submerged, flights were disrupted, and school classes were suspended. The western suburbs of the city experienced the greatest impact, with cars being swept away by the torrential water. Villages in mountainous areas were also cut off, necessitating the use of helicopters to deliver essential supplies.
One resident of Beijing, Gao, shared his harrowing experience as water poured into his yard following a mudslide caused by the flooding. Many other individuals have also been severely affected, with entire communities being evacuated and crops being submerged in China’s grain belt.
Zhuozhou, a city in Hebei province, was left partially submerged, with one-sixth of its population evacuated and around 134,000 residents affected. The severe weather also reached China’s grain belt, exacerbating the flooding and causing further damage. The northeastern province of Heilongjiang, known as the “great northern granary,” experienced a significant increase in flood alerts, and some areas are anticipated to receive more rainfall.
Shangzhi city, located nearby, also experienced power outages and shortages in supermarkets due to the storm. The flooding in the Haihe River basin, which connects Beijing to Tianjin and the Bohai Sea, is the worst since 1963 and has resulted in the displacement of thousands of people. China’s deadliest and most destructive floods in recent history occurred in 1998, with the Yangtze River being particularly affected and causing thousands of fatalities.
It is a tragic situation that calls for immediate attention and support from both local and international communities.
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