"Typhoon Doksuri Triggers Massive Evacuations and Record Rainfall in China's Capital"

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Beijing, China's capital, experienced its heaviest rainfall of the year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passed through the city, resulting in the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from high-risk areas. The average rainfall reached 140.7mm (5.5 inches), with the maximum recorded rainfall in the Fangshan area hitting 500.4mm (19.7 inches). No damage or casualties were reported, but the red alert for heavy rain remains in effect for Beijing's 22 million people and other areas in northern China. Another typhoon, Khanun, is approaching and could cause further damage to crops already affected by Doksuri.
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