Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China

Beijing faced intense rain from Typhoon Dolphin, causing flooding and disrupting transportation across the city and the country. Officials closed 150 tourist sites and halted 250 bus services, while subway lines operated at reduced speeds. The southern district of Changping experienced the heaviest rainfall, recording 90.7mm within an hour.

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest this year, caused new rainfall records in central and eastern provinces, with Wugang receiving an unprecedented 209.5mm of rain. Residents in northern and central regions braced for further rain, with Zhao Junxia in Henan noting the inconvenience for daily life. Chinese meteorologists are utilizing advanced AI weather models to improve forecasting and prepare for extreme weather events, which often lead to significant economic losses.