- Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang on Sunday and has since weakened, but its remnants continue to bring torrential rain to northern and central China.
- Forecasters warned on Tuesday of heavy rain over the following 24 hours, with some districts expected to exceed 200mm.
- Beijing remained under an orange rainstorm warning on Wednesday, with the heaviest rainfall expected in the morning.
- Authorities closed hundreds of tourist attractions and evacuated over 1,300 tourists on Wednesday.
- Over 5,000 elderly people were moved from care facilities and about 1,800 people were relocated from construction sites.
- Henan raised its warning to the highest-level red alert on Wednesday morning due to ongoing downpours.
- More heavy rain is forecast through Thursday morning, with totals of up to 350mm expected in some areas.
Beijing is facing severe weather conditions as the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin unleash torrential rain, leading to mass evacuations and significant disruptions.1
Over 5,000 elderly individuals have been relocated from care facilities, while 1,800 residents near construction sites in vulnerable areas were also moved to safety.
The orange rainstorm warning, the second-highest level, remains in effect, with forecasts indicating that some districts could receive over 200mm of rain—more than one-third of Beijing's average annual rainfall of 528mm.3
Authorities have closed hundreds of tourist attractions and campsites, evacuating or turning away more than 1,300 tourists. Additionally, 250 bus routes have been suspended, and train services are operating at reduced speeds on 10 metro lines.4
The impact of Typhoon Dolphin, which weakened after making landfall in Zhejiang province, continues to be felt as it draws large amounts of tropical moisture inland, affecting central and northern regions of China. The neighboring Hebei province is also on alert for potential mountain floods and landslides.
As the situation develops, local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and prepared for further evacuations if necessary.
“Over 1,300 tourists were evacuated or turned away from closed attractions, and more than 5,000 elderly were moved from care facilities. Henan raised its rain warning to the highest red alert, with up to 350mm expected through Thursday.”
The Guardian
