The incessant rain in and around China’s capital Beijing has so far killed at least 20 people and an unspecified number of people remain missing at the time of filing this report. During the ongoing spell of disastrous rainfall in the region, the visuals showing dramatic moments from the flood have gone viral on social media.
“Shocking to see. There are so many low lying areas around the world and when you get a years rain in a few days, nothing can stop it. The intensity of natural disasters are definitely getting worse,” wrote a user.
The severity of the flood has taken Beijing residents by shock and surprise this year. The Chinese capital usually has dry summers but this year, Beijing witnessed a stretch of record-breaking heat.
Storm Doksuri has been causing widespread flooding and has led to chaos across northern China.
