Typhoon Dolphin's remnants brings torrential rain to Beijing
BEIJING: Typhoon Dolphin ’s remnants channelled vast amounts of moisture into Beijing and the central province of Henan on Wednesday, as the capital braced to receive more than one-third of its average annual rainfall in 24 hours. Dolphin, the strongest typhoon to hit China this year, has weakened after travelling more than 6,000 km (3,728 miles), but its remnants are drawing tropical moisture…
Beijing and the central province of Henan braced for torrential rain on Wednesday as remnants of Typhoon Dolphin brought unprecedented moisture to the region. Despite weakening after traveling over 6,000 km, the storm's remnants were drawing tropical moisture deep inland, raising flooding risks. Rainfall records were shattered in parts of Henan and Hubei, with Wugang receiving a staggering 209.5 mm of rain and Xiangyang 169.1 mm.
These totals broke single-day August precipitation records. China, the world's second-largest economy, faces increasing exposure to destructive weather events linked to climate change, with this year proving especially challenging due to an El Niño pattern. Beijing issued an orange rainstorm warning and suspended six bus routes as the deluge disrupted morning traffic.
Chinese meteorologists are turning to advanced AI models to improve forecasting and resilience against extreme weather, as each year billion-dollar losses result from disrupted manufacturing and washed-away crops.
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