China issues red alert for torrential rain in Beijing as Typhoon Doksuri destroys power lines and uproots trees
29 Jul 2023
Experts have warned Saturday's downpour could prompt even worse flooding than in July 2012, when 79 people died and tens of thousands were evacuated, according to local media. It is the first time since 2011 that such a heavy rainfall warning has been issued, local media said.