Beijing Already Hit by Severe Weather
China is facing a new wave of extreme weather. On Friday, several districts of Beijing issued heavy rain alerts, while forecasters warned that conditions are expected to worsen as Typhoon Dolphin approaches the country’s eastern coast between Sunday and Monday.
Rainfall intensity exceeded 50 millimeters per hour in parts of the capital, while Beijing’s Miyun District recorded nearly 100 millimeters of rain in a single day. With the threat of flash floods, landslides, and mudslides increasing, authorities have deployed more than 2,000 emergency personnel to respond to potential disasters.
Eastern China Prepares for Typhoon Dolphin
Preparations are already underway across several eastern provinces. Ferry services have been suspended, construction work has been halted, and fishing vessels have been ordered to return to port ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Meanwhile, northwestern Shaanxi Province is still recovering from recent floods that destroyed roads and bridges, damaged power and telecommunications infrastructure, and forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
The situation is further complicated by an ongoing heatwave. Temperatures in central and eastern China have climbed above 38°C (100°F), while record-breaking heat has also spread across northeastern China and neighboring parts of the Korean Peninsula.
Meteorologists warn that the combination of Typhoon Dolphin, torrential rainfall, and already saturated ground could significantly increase the risk of severe flooding and landslides across multiple regions in the coming days.
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