Catastrophic flooding washes away vehicles, shreds roads near Beijing

At least two people have died as flooding raged in China due to moisture from Typhoon Doksuri, and AccuWeather meteorologists say a new typhoon has emerged in the western Pacific Ocean.

By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist and staff writer

Published Jul 31, 2023 2:38 PM EDT

"Torrents of water gushed through streets in #China as moisture from former #Typhoon #Doksuri triggered catastrophic flooding over the weekend and into the start of the new week.

"Doksuri made landfall Friday in the Chinese province of Fujian, located roughly 1,000 miles (1,609 km) south of Beijing, and lost wind intensity over the weekend as it pushed inland. However, the tropical moisture fueled extreme rain across the country for days."

Read more:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/catastrophic-flooding-washes-away-vehicles-shreds-roads-near-beijing/1565882

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