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TYPHOON DOLPHIN HITS BEIJING AS CITY BRACES FOR ONE-THIRD OF ANNUAL RAINFALL OVER 24 HOURS
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TYPHOON DOLPHIN: BEIJING BRACES FOR ONE-THIRD OF ITS ANNUAL RAINFALL AS STORM SWEEPS CHINACurrent: TYPHOON DOLPHIN HITS BEIJING AS CITY BRACES FOR ONE-THIRD OF ANNUAL RAINFALL OVER 24 HOURS
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TYPHOON DOLPHIN: BEIJING BRACES FOR ONE-THIRD OF ITS ANNUAL RAINFALL AS STORM SWEEPS CHINACurrent: TYPHOON DOLPHIN HITS BEIJING AS CITY BRACES FOR ONE-THIRD OF ANNUAL RAINFALL OVER 24 HOURS
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| China | The Guardian | TYPHOON DOLPHIN HITS BEIJING AS CITY BRACES FOR ONE-THIRD OF ANNUAL RAINFALL OVER 24 HOURS | 3 hrs ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
Typhoon Dolphin struck Beijing on Tuesday, flooding parts of the Shunyi district. Despite being downgraded to a tropical depression, city officials activated the highest emergency flood response as the storm was expected to bring about one‑third of Beijing’s annual rainfall within the next 24 hours.
According to China | The Guardian, heavy rains are forecast to intensify overnight, and several districts in Beijing have been placed on high‑level flood alert. The Shunyi district already reported flooding, prompting authorities to mobilize emergency resources.
The incident highlights Beijing’s vulnerability to extreme weather events amid a broader trend of increased storm intensity linked to climate change.
- Typhoon Dolphin hits Beijing, causing flooding in Shunyi district.
- Storm downgraded to tropical depression but still triggers highest‑level flood response.
- City anticipates one‑third of its annual rainfall over the next 24 hours.
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