Title: Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Ravage Northeastern China, Leaving a Trail of Destruction
Heavy rainfall brought on by Typhoon Doksuri has wreaked havoc in northeastern China, resulting in fatalities, evacuations, and extensive damage. The city of Shulan in Jilin province has been hit particularly hard, experiencing continuous rainfall for five consecutive days.
The relentless downpour has caused the deaths of six individuals in Shulan, with four others still missing. To ensure the safety of its residents, the city has evacuated over 18,900 people from its population of more than 700,000. Distressing images of waterlogged streets and homes bear witness to the devastating impact of the heavy rainfall.
Meteorological data reveals that the average precipitation in Shulan has reached a staggering 111.7 mm (4.4 inches) by Friday afternoon, contributing to the severe flooding. However, the city is not the only area affected by this torrential weather phenomenon.
Neighboring Heilongjiang province has also witnessed extensive flooding and its subsequent consequences. Farms have been inundated, streets have turned into waterways, and thousands of individuals have been forced to evacuate. Officials from the national emergency management authorities have raised concerns about the safety of 25 rivers in Heilongjiang, which are at risk of bursting their banks.
The capital city of Harbin in Heilongjiang has seen over 53,000 residents evacuated, resulting in massive damages of around 41,600 hectares (103,000 acres) of crops. Furthermore, in Jilin province’s city of Yushu, approximately 19,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to flooding.
The calamity has even reached Hebei province, near Beijing, where fresh alerts of rainstorms have been issued. Though floodwaters in Zhuozhou, southwest of Beijing, have started to recede, allowing some residents to return home, the city of Baoding has endured a severe toll. The death count has risen to 10, with 18 individuals still missing.
Moreover, in the Yesanpo Scenic Area, a national park recognized for its breathtaking gorges and mountains, roads and bridges have been damaged, further exacerbating the destruction caused by the floods.
As northeastern China grapples with the aftermath of Typhoon Doksuri, the efforts to alleviate the suffering of affected areas intensify. Rescue and relief operations continue to be underway, aiming to safeguard lives and limit further damage in the region.
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