Northern China prepares for Doksuri floods, Beijing residents advised to stay indoors.
Northern China prepares for Doksuri floods, Beijing residents advised to stay indoors.
Northern China Braces for Potential Floods as Doksuri Storm Hits
Beijing, July 30 – Northern China is on high alert as the Doksuri storm, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in years, threatens to bring heavy rains and potential flooding. The storm has already caused havoc in southern areas, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and resulting in significant economic losses.
Doksuri, though downgraded from a typhoon, is still a force to be reckoned with. It tore through the southern province of Fujian and coastal areas, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. As of Saturday night, 1.46 million people in Fujian have been affected, with over 363,000 forced to evacuate, and the direct economic losses amounting to 3.1 billion yuan ($430 million).
Authorities in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei province are particularly concerned about the potential for floods. The Ministry of Water Resources has raised the emergency warnings to the second-highest level for these regions, stating that several rivers are expected to flood. In response, more than 20,500 people in Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei, and thousands in Beijing have been evacuated to ensure their safety.
The situation calls for close monitoring of the weather, regular updates on forecasts for rainfall and water levels, and effective consultation, research, and information transmission. The Ministry of Water Resources has urged authorities to take these measures to minimize the impact of the storm on the affected areas.
Social media has been abuzz with posts showing emergency workers bravely navigating fallen trees and clearing debris from landslides. People have also been seen wading through thigh-high flood waters. These images serve as a reminder of the resilience and determination of communities in the face of adversity.
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While Northern China battles with the aftermath of Doksuri, another storm named Khanun poses a threat. Upgraded to a typhoon from a tropical storm status, Khanun is expected to strike the densely populated coast of China later this week. Hong Kong Airlines has already announced the cancellation of two flights to Japan’s Okinawa on Monday as a precautionary measure.
The Chinese agriculture ministry has expressed concerns about the potential damage Khanun could inflict on crops that have already been affected by Doksuri. This double blow could further exacerbate the economic impact in the region, specifically on corn and other crops.
In conclusion, China is grappling with the aftermath of the powerful Doksuri storm, with potential floods looming over Northern China. The government and authorities are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents through evacuations and close monitoring of weather and water levels. The resilience of the affected communities shines through as they face the challenges brought about by the storm. However, the threat of another typhoon, Khanun, adds an additional layer of concern, especially for agricultural productivity in the region. The situation requires ongoing vigilance and preparedness to mitigate the impact of these natural disasters on the people and economy of Northern China.
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