Typhoon Dolphin’s remnants brings torrential rain to Beijing

Beijing is bracing to receive more than one-third of its average annual rainfall within a 24-hour period, according to forecasts. Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest typhoon to strike China this year, has weakened, but its remnants are bringing torrential rain to the capital and the central province of Henan. The city has issued an orange rainstorm warning, elevating it to the second-highest level of alert, as the deluge disrupts morning rush hour.

Chinese meteorologists are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance forecasting and bolster the nation's resilience against extreme weather events. The Typhoon, which traveled over 6,000 kilometers, has been instrumental in smashing rainfall records in parts of Henan and Hubei provinces, with Wugang and Xiangyang receiving 209.5 mm and 169.1 mm of rain respectively.

Both figures surpass daily August precipitation records. Experts attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such intense weather phenomena to climate change, with this year proving particularly challenging due to the emergence of the El Nino weather pattern.